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Progressed nicely last season and hopeful she can continue that this season. First run up against race fit rivals so sure to be a bit of improvement still to come as well.

Stoney Mountain sustained a nasty cut when 3rd on stable debut over fences. He's taken a while to get back into top shape, and ran a very creditable race at Aintree when he met all sorts of trouble in running, and wasn't able to get into a challenging position. He stayed on well there though, and should be there or thereabouts this evening. Decent chance.

Things not gone well for him this season and he seems to have lost his confidence. This time of year he can come to himself though so stepping back up in trip on good ground might just see an improvement.

Second runner in the race for us and looks our better chance. Bounced back to winning form last time here over this trip (winning by 6 lengths) and despite being up 7lbs for that looks to have another decent chance. Ground will be fine and has come out of that last race really well. Bit more needed and having won off a break last time, the 'bounce factor' is a worry, but seems well at home and hopefully should have every chance of following up.

Ran below-par last time here at Huntingdon, but nothing came to light from that. Had a month off to get over that run and is a past course winner here, so the track is fine. We are also dropping him back in trip, but today is a bit of a recovery mission.

Was unlucky last time out at Plumpton when getting hampered by a faller and unseating Josh at just the second flight. Is fine after that run and is back out quickly to try and make amends. Trip and ground are fine and even though it won’t be easy with 12st to carry we head here on every chance and should be the one to beat.

Second runner in the race for us and gets in here with a much lower weight. Ran okay last time when a fair second at Plumpton and that came after being hampered by a faller too. Hood is on for the first time to try and help him concentrate on his jumping. Ground is fine and with his low weight not without a chance either.

Our better chance on the day. Yet to win from 5 runs but should have more to come. Ran a fair race at Warwick last time but just got tired in the closing stages so we've had her wind done since. First run back so always a small bit of caution but has shown up well at home and is also 4lbs lower this time. We expect him to take a big step forward here from her last run and don't think she'll be far away.

Has run well here and generally progressive throughout her career so far. Likely to stay 12f and could get the run of the race under promising apprentice who knows her well. Sure to find her races and no surprise to see her get started today.

Beholden won a bumper on debut and has been placed in a couple under a penalty. He has also been placed on the flat. He's got a bit of pace, jumps well and looks to have improved at home on the back of a wind operation. He should be winning races of this nature through the summer but is sure to improve for this hurdling debut.

Looks between the first three in the market really. Our horse is a fair flat performer but has only had two runs over hurdles so will benefit from getting a handicap mark really But will gain more experience here and that will help going forward. Good ground will suit but recent run suggest we've got plenty to find here.

Little Gem won nicely at Southwell and suggested she might stay another furlong. This is a very sharp track so if she can stay a mile anywhere it’s here. She has a good attitude and can go well.

Getting better with each race and got in the winners’ enclosure again last time at Lingfield. That came over 1m2f but kept on well that day to suggest this 1m4f is worth a crack. Has come out of that race well and is only up 2lbs here. Can’t see any track issues and with just seven career runs this horse should have more in the locker to come. Should be the better of our two in the race and hopefully can go well again here today.

Patchy record in recent starts but likely to enjoy the conditions and seems in good form. Stays further so will definitely be finishing off and could go well at a big price.

Another race we’ve two in. This 5 year-old is having his first run for us after coming over from Germany. Has won once over there from 12 starts. We’ll learn more about the horse here in terms of trip etc too, but we are starting him off over 1m4f and Rhys is able to claim a handy 5lbs. Any rain will be fine based on old form, but having last raced 5 months ago, we’ll expect the horse to improve for this no matter what.

Desert Marathon is improving with each race and looking quicker and quicker. She showed plenty of speed last time out so I am happy with the drop in trip. Never tried this ground before so needs to prove she can act on soft.

Has ability at this sort of level but has been a bit frustrating and is yet to win at race from 8 starts. Is, however, her first run on the turf here today so we are hoping that will help and also sports the hood for the first time too. Soft ground should be fine and stays a bit further than this 6f trip, so looking forward to seeing how she gets on, but probably a watching brief until we see her run on the grass in a race.

Yet to win a race from 12 starts, but has gone close many times. One of two in the race for us and looks to have a chance of being involved. Ran well on his return run at Lingfield last month (3^rd) and Rhys rides this time and is able to claim 5lbs. Stayed on well over 7f last time too, so the step up to 1m here should suit, on what will be his first try over this distance. Should not be far away.

Took a big step in the right direction last time out at Wolverhampton (4th). On the grass for the first time today and stepping back up to 1m will suit. Nice draw in 3 and in an open race that the Gary Moore horses are feared, we head here with each-way claims. Nicola Currie rides.

Less exposed than our other runner in the race, with just 4 career runs. Yet to win a race but has shown some ability in each start. Has been getting a bit outpaced over 5f and 6f in her races so the step up to mile is a bit of an experiment, but we feel it will suit her better. Gets a fair weight pull from the older horses too and if coping with the extra yardage then not without a small e/w squeak.

Didn't seem to get the trip last time so dropped back in distance and grade here -blinkers are also applied so jut hopeful of a better run.

Soros won nicely last time out proving he has no issue with 2 miles. The softer the ground the better. He has a lovely attitude and can go well.

Tinsmith hasn't taken to hurdling, as he took a nasty fall on his hurdles debut and broke a couple of ribs. He's slowly becoming competitive on the flat now, and should win a race or two, but this looks competitive and the track might be sharp enough for him.

Lightly-raced so hoping he’ll have more to come having only shown average form to date. Been gelded since last run and we feel the track will be fine (first run here). Also dropped a few pounds and Rhys is riding today and claiming 5lbs. More needed and might just improve for the run, being it was 6 months ago he last raced, but hopefully of a step forward than last time and in what doesn’t look a great race is not without an e/w chance.

Has shown a bit of ability from her three races so far but into a handicap here for the first time will help. Track, trip and ground are fine and should benefit from the first-time blinkers too. Mark Crehan rides and also takes off a handy 5lbs. Each-way claims.

Has been running fairly consistently in a low grade - she tries hard and George Rooke knows her well. If she handles the track and the ground we are hopeful of a good run.

Ran okay here at the end of last month - only beaten 3 1/4 lengths. Is down a few more pounds here and should be fine on the slightly softer ground, as long as it doesn't get too soft. Doesn't look a great race either so that will give us an each-way chance here if building slightly on that last outing.

First run back after a long break so hoping to blow the cobwebs away here and show us he can repeat the sort of form he showed last summer. A big field and competitive handicap, but is well at home and you couldn't rule him out.

First day at school here today for this 3 year-old. Shows up well enough at home and bred for this sort of trip. Will learn a lot from this today though and improve for the experience.

Ran far too keen on debut at Newbury last month and didn't last home over 1m2f. Trying her down in trip (1m) here so they should go faster and, therefore, likely to settle better. But very much a 'work in progress' horse and will be better once getting a handicap mark.

Dream Design built on her debut and will have learned more again last time from that experience as she still showed signs of inexperience.

Down the field on debut run for the yard at Ascot last time out, but was a better race than this and that was his first for a few months. Will be more competitive in this lesser grade and is dropped a few pounds. We are also trying him back to 5f as does show plenty of pace at home and is a course winner here at Windsor too. Probably a bit to prove off this mark still - based on old form when with Stuart Williams - but is well and better than last time expected. Any rain (has won on heavy) is fine too.

She has been in good form at home and this looks a nice introduction for her and she will come on for this run. William Buick takes the ride.

Ran okay last time at Brighton on debut, but was just slowly away that day - would have learned a lot from that and a step foward on the cards here with the slightly longer trip a plus. Several non-runners helps, but likely to need more time still and will benefit from a handicap mark too.

Helm Rock has shaped with bits of encouragement on all his starts now entering handicap company he should find life a bit easier, he won’t mind give in the ground although if it got very heavy it would not be to his liking.

Capable sprinter at this sort of level and heads here in good order after a close second at Epsom last month. Up just a pound for that here and will be fine on the softer ground. Looks a very open race though, with all 9 runners having a chance, so could be a race decided by a split decision in-running. Each-way chance.

He has  been pleasing in his work at home and has been showing all the right signs. This is a perfect option for him to start his career off and I am hopeful he will runs a nice race. Hollie Doyle takes the ride.

Has taken a bit of time to get his confidence over hurdles and has a tendency to be a bit keen. Drop back in trip probably a help to him here too and should be able to make the frame today in second start in a handicap.

He ran a very promising race first time out this year when finishing second a Wolverhampton. He has come out of this race well and this looks a nice option for him. The Richard Fahey trained Grangeclare View looks the horse to beat on form. He has drawn 16 and Dane O'Neill takes the ride.

Dusky Days is a brother to a good horse. He makes his racecourse debut here in a race which doesn't look to have much strength in depth. The favourite won a bumper and carries a penalty as a result, and the 2nd fav showed some placed form in a bumper too, so its not a walkover, but he goes well and shouldn't be too far away.

Mazikeen was useful on the flat, but tipped up early on hurdling debut for her flat trainer. She isn't the most straightforward of individuals, but goes well and her jumping has improved. This is a bad race, and she'd only have to run to a mark of 100 to win this, and if she can put it all together then she should be better than that, although the soft ground will be an unknown.

Bit to prove at the moment after not jumping great and unseating at the first at Stratford last time out. The blinkers are on now for the first time to help with his concentration, but really need to see a return on the track to be more confident.

A horse that came to us from the Gordon Elliott yard in Ireland - has only had two runs for us since, but isn't the most straight forward either. Was in the process of running a big race last time at Bangor when unseating Lorcan Williams three out. Seems none-the-worse for that and off the same mark should have every chance. Olympic Honour is now a NR so that helps us too and has increased our chance. Should not be far away and have a decent e/w chance.

Still lightly-raced with only five career runs, has shown some ability but has also had some issues. we are still building up his confidence, and he got badly hampered turning in last time. He really wants further but its all about education & confidence for hiom at the moment. Ground is fine too so be happy with a step forward here and an improved run in what doesn't look the best of races, but fairly competitive for the grade.

Penny starting to drop with him now and if he can up his game a bit more has e/w chances here today.

Pleasing run back last time at Warwick (5th of 12). Has come out of that race well and we are dropped 4lbs too. We also have Lorcan riding to take off another 3lbs, so a fair bit better off than last time. Trip and ground are fine too, so not without a small e/w chance at a fair price, but the Kirby horse is in-form and could still be ahead of the handicapper. wouldn't want the grond to go too soft

Tight little race. This 7 year-old won at Cheltenham in December and hasn't disgraced in two outings since at Ffos Las and Cheltenham again (3rd both times). Just got a bit tired in the closing stages last time over 3m2f, so the drop back to 3m is a plus and in this better race we get in with just 10-7 to carry. Ground is okay too and any rain won't hinder either. Should not be far away.

Floral Bouquet has been in the grip of the handicapper for the last couple of seasons, and every time he relents a bit she comes 2nd and goes back up in the weights.....however, she has taken well to chasing and was once again 2nd last time out at Worcester and should give her running once again in this valuable chase. Wouldn't want the ground to turn soft though.

Redbridge Gold hasn't taken much racing since she won a bumper in good style on good ground a couple of years ago. She was placed twice over hurdles, but jumps fences well, and has been waiting to go chasing. However, back from another long absence, she is bound to improve for this run and she wouldn’t want the ground too soft either.

Skandiburg did very well for his previous yard and arrived with us off a high enough handicap mark but showed improved form in a first time tongue tie to go down by the narrowest of margins in a thrilling finish at Doncaster. Unfortunately, the handicapper has nudged him up yet further and he will have to improve further, but I believe he has done.  He is fit and well and will handle the ground if a bit of rain falls too. Tough off top weight, but certainly has a good chance.

Between the Waters had a very productive summer in 2019, but his handicap mark rose accordingly and he therefore suffered last summer and struggled off an inflated mark.  Back down to a realistic level, he can once again have a good summer.  He is in great form at home, and comes here in good condition but will undoubtedly improve both mentally and physically for this seasonal debut, and wouldn't want the ground to soften.

Is in great form and looks to have got his ground. He is unbeaten at Newbury and we have a lovely draw right in the middle. There are very few excuses today so looking forward to a big run.

He was disappointing at Chester last start where he got knocked around and never ran a race. He has come out of this race very well and this looks a nice place to go again. King Ottokar will be the horse to beat on form but let’s hope Alternative Fact is back to his old best. Tom Marquand takes the ride.

Looks to have a leading chance here after winning at Chepstow last month - his first career win. Up 5lbs for that win here but we gave him a month off to recover and seems well for it. Nick Schofield takes over in the saddle, but knows the horse well and now he's got his head in front we are hoping that confidence will eke out a bit more improvement. Should have a good chance.

Did okay on the AW over the winter but is returning to the grass here today. Drop back to 6f is okay and grass rating is now 2lbs lower than when winning at Southwell in Feb. Has only won once from 25 starts on the turf though, so a bit to prove, but is well at home and this is his grade these days. Small e/w chance.

He has been in good form at home and this looks a nice place to start him off. The William Haggas trained Ametist will be the short priced favourite and I am hopeful of a strong run first up although he may need it. Harry Burns who claims 7lb takes the ride.

11 year-old now, but still showing up well in his races. Returned to form last time out at Stratford with a close third. Down a few pounds from that helps and we've got Ben Godfrey riding to claim 5lbs here too, so overall 7lbs better off. Slight step up in trip is fine and won't mind the ground or any more rain if it comes. Place chance.

He showed a lot of potential on his second start when quicken late to score a very easy 4 length success at Newcastle late in April last month. This looks a nice option for him to be upped to stakes grade and we are all hoping here he can live up to expectations. Richard Hannon’s Fancy Man looks the horse to beat on paper. William Buick will partner John Leeper.

Can ignore the last run as fluffed the start and then lost a shoe in the race. CD winner here, having won this race in 2019 when last run, too and prior to that last run has been going well, including a nice win at Lingfield last month. Graham Lee takes over in the saddle and knows the horse well. In good order at home and with a bit more luck in the shoe dept must have an e/w chance.

Has a fair record over fences - 7 runs and six top three finishes (2 wins). Fit and well after a decent third at Perth last time and is up in trip here. A bit of an unknown with the distance, but we feel he's been doing his best work in the closing stages so it's certainly worth a go. 2lbs lower than last time too and so if getting home would not be without a chance here. Captain Tom Cat the obvious call, but we'd have Each-way claims.

Trappy little race with just three runners. We look to have the Fergal O'Brien runner to fear most, but Copper is in great form and heads here on a three-timer after wins at Huntingdon and Wetherby. We've 6lbs to find with Fergal's horse, but we feel there is more improvement to come and fingers crossed he can put in a bold bid to land the hat-trick.

Has run very disappointly the last couple of runs, but she is much better than that! I am looking forward to seeing her run on the turf and she should like the ground.

Didn't race as bad as the finishing position suggested last time at Lingfield - was slowly away and also had to race very wide. Therefore, did well to only be 4 3/4 lengths back at the line. Down a pound for that helps and even though he's yet to win on the turf - he's only had 6 runs on the grass and been second and third four times. Apprentice race though but we've a useful pilot in Katherine Begley, who has ridden 19 winners and ridden in over 200 races. Each-way.

Hands and Heels apprentice race so probably not one to get too involved in. Global has had a nice break since his last run but returns on the turf on a 3lb higher mark than on the AW. Alex's 5lb claim helps with that and the drop back to 6f will also help. Just be happy with an improved run and should give young Alex, who has ridden just the one winner, a nice spin. But the main worry is the soft ground as might not suit.

We decided to give him a break to try and freshen him up after a disappointing campaign. He has been in good form at home and should come on for his run here at Newmarket. Bradley Harris takes the rid

He won for the second time last start under a very patient ride from Dane O'Neill. This looks to be a tougher ask and the horse to beat on paper looks to be the George Boughey trained Jean Baptiste. Dane O'Neill takes the ride again on Ahdab.

Is talented but quirky. She hated the rattling quick ground last time and a small field doesn't suit.

Is a filly we like a lot but she needs two more runs to be handicapped - handy to run at Newmarket but looking forward to seeing her in a handicap.

Is a lovely 3 year-old with a bright future. This is a tough starting point though but he should still make a nice debut.

He has been in good form this year and didn’t quite handle the track at Epsom last start. Golden Rules holds some very good form and will be hard to beat but hopefully our stable legend can run a good race. Mark Crehan who was successful on him at Leicester takes the ride.

He was unlucky last start when hitting the line strong in a slowly run race to only be beaten half a length. This looks a slightly tougher option and we have decided to take 5lb off his back with the use of apprentice Mark Crehan. The horse to beat on paper is the John Gosden trained Tenbury Wells.

He has pleased us in his work at home and is now ready for his racecourse debut. This looks a nice option for him and Jim Crowley takes the ride.

She was impressive last start at Leicester when breaking her maiden and the form from her Newmarket race has franked well. The horse to beat on paper is the first time out winner of Clive Cox's who looks a potentially smart sort. Bellarena Lady will be ridden by William Buick.

He is a very consistent horse who hasn’t quite broken his maiden as of yet. He looks to be in good form at home and this looks a nice spot for him. The horse to beat on paper looks to be the Andrew Balding trained May Night who is a very consistent sort. Dane O'Neill takes the ride.

Won well here three runs back but even though she's run well since here has just fallen short of her higher mark. Same rating as last time, but we are trying her back slightly in trip - we think that will help. Ground is fine too. The Bowen horse looks the one to beat - we'd have place claims though at a track she runs well at.

Unseated early on last time at Market Rasen so that didn't tell us much. None the worse for that though and had 50 days to get over it. Cheekpieces are on this time to help him focus and settle and Josh takes over again in the saddle. Doesn't look a great race so if his jumping holds out not without a chance of being involved.

Our better chance on the day. Has started to relax more in his races and the rain will certainly help his chance. Will also like the drop back in trip and returns here 3lbs lower than last time. Fit and well, so would have an each-way chance here.

Down the field last time at Lingfield (5th) - well back. Needs to improve on that and hard to get too excited until we see a return to form on the track. The pluses are George can take off 3lbs more and the drop back to 1m4f will suit, but overall needs to show more of old sparkle.

Yet to win from 11 starts and needs to show more after being pulled up at Taunton last time. Is also running from out of the handicap here today so would need to find a lot of improvement.

He has been showing all the right signs at home and is now ready to start his racing career off. This looks a tough ask to win here with Desert Dreamer and General Panic both holding good form. I am hopeful of a nice run first up. Dane O’Neill takes the ride.

Chapmanshype has an incredible win: run strike rate, having won 7 of his 15 career starts.  He is 4 from 4 at Fontwell, and has progressed through the handicapping ranks. However, off a mark of 144, he has little room manoeuvre over hurdles, and so sending him novice chasing looks the obvious route to take. He jumps well at home but is bound to be a bit novicey on this chase debut, so a clear round is plan A, and the mare will be tough to beat with her sex allowance, but we'll give it our best shot.

Only two other rivals but on these terms - we are rated 31lbs and 30lbs behind the two others. Oh and we also have to give 7lbs to the Nicholls horse (sex allowance)! Anyway, that aside, this is Neff's chasing debut here today. Has schooled well and starting at a track he's won over hurdles at should help. Any rain is fine, but really looking at the race just hoping for a solid and safe first run over fences and go from there. 

Didn't quite see out the mile last time at Lingfield so the drop back to 7f - a trip she's won twice over - will suit. Only second run on the turf here and likely to be facing softer ground here, which is a bit of an unknown. But the horse is well and the apprentice riding helps by claiming a handy 3lbs. Very open race though, with many chances so e/w chance, but being an apprentice contest probably not a race to get too involved in.

She ran well on a reappearance last start and looks in good form at home. This looks a nice option for her with the Richard Hannon-trained runner the one to fear in the market. She has drawn 10 and Alex Jary takes the ride. 

Was a bit frustrating over hurdles earlier this year with three seconds. Back on the level last time at Doncaster though and travelled well to run a fair second to an improving stayer - Ben Lilly. Similar race here and off the same mark - won't mind the ground and Hollie Doyle been booked to ride. We are also 6lbs better off with Ben Lilly this time, so based on that must have an e/w chance.

Megamegawhitething arrived with us having had two years off the track. He is still quite green and immature, and ran like that on hurdling debut, when showing a glimmer of promise. Providing he can progress and improve with each outing, then he can win a small race at some point this summer, but this looks a bit beyond him.

Unseated at Newbury on debut run for us and debut run in this country. Former Listed winner in France though so has ability. Had plenty of time (7 weeks) to get over that last run and has schooled well at home since. The Henderson and Twiston-Davies runners are likely to be fighting this out, but hopeful of an improved run and would have e/w claims.

Was very disappointing last time out but had excuses. He is a very laid back horse so we have put some visors on just to sharpen him up. He will love the ground and could run better than his price. Step up in trip will suit too.

Will love the soft ground but looks more of a handicap type when upped in trip. He is in good form though.

Hinted at ability on the track last season on her second start and it all went wrong third time out. She has grown over the winter and should be competitive now in handicap company for the first time in what looks an open-looking race.

Ran well on his first run back after being gelded last time at Goodwood (5th). That also came off a 205-day break so can be expected to have improved for that run and that's also showing in his homework since. Dropped a pound form that last run helps too and is a slight drop in grade from a 0-70 to a 0-55. Jockey Hector Crouch, who takes over, has ridden the horse in the past too. Several similar chances, when looking at the others, but hopeful he'd not be far away.

She has been consistent in handicaps without winning and this looked the logical next starting place for her. The horse to beat looks to be Nordic Dash who hit the line well last start in a maiden and will appreciate the step up in trip on handicap debut. Harrier Hawk has been in good form at home and Hollie Doyle takes the ride.

Ran well on debut at a track that wouldn’t have suited much. Bath should suit him much better and he will definitely have improved for his race. He should run well today.

Still to win a race, but only had 8 career runs. Ran well at Wolverhampton on the AW last time out over this trip and returns to the turf on just a 3lb higher mark. That's offset with Jonathan's 5lb claim, but looks a tough race with plenty of chances so be a shock if we are troubling the judge, but the horse is well and could still outrun his odds.  

Always shown potential, but has got his act together this season so far with two nice wins recently at Southwell and Thirsk. The last of those came by 6 lengths in a similar race to this and is only 5lbs higher here. Any rain would be fine too and the long York straight should suit as he does stay further than this too. More on his plate in what is a much deeper race than last time, but seems to have come out of that last race well and another bold bid on the cards - of our two in the race looks the more likely.

Serenisa has shown a degree of promise in a bumper and a brace of novice hurdles, but hasn't really finished a race out well yet.  Back from a break, and on the back of a wind operation, I'd like to think she could find some form over the summer months, but that’s likely to be in a low grade handicap somewhere.  I'd like to see her finish her race out better back over 2m, but I'm sure she'll want a step up in trip at some point.

German-bred horse that has some fair form for his previous trainer in his homeland - second in a G3 over 6f. Was down the field on debut for us at Lingfield back in March though - we feel he'll be better back on the turf though as 27 of his 29 races have been on the grass. Seems to have also improved at home for that last run so no shock to see a better showing here today.

Goes well enough at home to suggest she can be competitive in a bumper. Attractive long-striding athletic filly and hopefully she can reach the frame here. Impossible to know what we are up against however. Wants good ground ideally.

Only had the one career run and that came back in Oct 19 for Chirstian Williams (NH Flat race). So first run for us and first outing for a long time - therefore, can be expected to improve for this but nice to get going with him. Probably not a race to get too involed in with a lot of lightly-raced and unraced sorts that could be anything. So, just looking for a nice run back and go from there.

Had a break after a few poor runs and returns on only a 2lb higher mark than last win back in November. The cheekpieces should help (first time) and has gone well fresh in the past. Better ground will suit but overall does have a bit to prove at the moment so just a small e/w chance.

Been a busy horse on the AW over the winter and the last few months. Found it hard getting on terms last time at Chelmsford in a better race, but the drop in grade here will suit. Has a bit to prove on the grass though - is yet to win and 0-from-10 - but returns to the grass on a 11lb lower mark than on the AW so every chance based on that. Only niggle is that the horse has had a busy time, so we'll see after this if that's the case and might need a break after this if running below-par again.

Is very talented but not straightforward. She seems to run we look fresh so today might be the day to catch her. 10 furlongs on soft ground suits. If she can start well and get a decent position then she will go close.

He showed much more promise last start when running home late to finish 5th at Nottingham. This looks a nice
option for him with the horse to beat looking to be the Mark Johnston trained runner. He is drawn well in six and Mark Crehan takes the ride.

CD winner that wasn't disgraced here last time when 7th here last time out - only beaten around 5 lengths. Down another 4lbs here helps and is certainly more than well-handicapped on old form. Not without an e/w chance with the ground fine.

Pleasing run last time after a long time off when second at Warwick - ran well for much of the way and just got a bit tired in the closing stages. Seems well at home since and if repeating that we would be hopeful of a place - anything else a bonus.

Second runner in this race for us. First run for a good while (193 days), and he usually needs it first time out so really just nice to get going with the horse again and looking for a solid return run to build on.

Look Ahead has her first visit to the races and will learn plenty from the experience, probably the type for handicaps down the line.

Third career run here today and will get a mark after this - will be more competitive once he does and is able to run in handicaps.

Gutsy winner at Brighton last time - giving the jockey his first career win. Ryan takes over in the saddle this time though and is 6lbs higher, but the horse has only raced five times and we feel now he's got the hang of things last time can have more in the locker here. Trip and track are fine and should not be far away - looks our best chance of getting something on the day in what looks a very open race though.

He was disappointing last start at Newcastle and we feel he doesn’t show his best form on the all weather and a return to the turf on soft ground should hopefully show his best form again. It is a competitive race and the favourite looks to be the Gary Moore trained runner. He has drawn well in four and Andrea Atzeni takes the ride.

Run only average races over hurdles of late, so we are mixing things up here by returning to the flat. Yet to win a race of any sort but only had 8 runs. Rated 2lbs lower than when last seen on the level and Rhys can claim 5lbs here so that helps. Is also first run here at Lingfield on their AW surface - small e/w chance, but the CD winners - French Minstrel and Thorn - seem in good form and might be hard to topple.

Hard to fancy until we see signs of better on the track - well back over this CD last time out but we are 3lbs better off here and Jonathan Fisher can claim a handy 5lbs. Hard to see us beating the in-form French Minstrel, but hopeful of a better run than last time.

Not shown much yet for us but is starting to come together and more likely to be suited by longer distances than shorter. Needs to get his confidence and get involved before he could be recommended in all probability.

Came to us from the Jessie Harrington yard in Ireland. Has the one win to his name on the AW at Dundalk (1m). We'll find out more about the horse here but 1m2f looks a good place to start him off and that should give us a benchmark if he'll want further or shorter in the future. The horse is well though and should be winning races over here in time.

Pulled up last time at Wetherby back in Feb. Had a break since and looking well handicapped with last win coming off 4lbs higher. But does need to put several poor runs behind him and hard to get too excited until we see more of a return to form on the track.

Risky customer that is more than capable of winning a race like this but has his own mind about the game these days. If in the mood can certainly win this and draw 7 okay. Will need to break better than last time though and will need the breaks in-running with his hold-up style. Each-way chance though, but - as mentioned - not one to totally trust.

Back to a good mark and has run well here the last twice in slightly stronger company. Reunited with his more regular and successful rider and not badly drawn so has an obvious chance.

Unseated last time at Chepstow but was in midfield at the time. Only second run back after a wind op too, but need to see more on the track before being confident.

Looked a bit unlucky in running last time here but has had a good spell in this grade recently. Looks to have a good chance if still in the same form and the race goes right for him.

Down the field here last time but actually wasn't beaten far that day and off a 2lbs lower mark hopeful of a better run in this easier 0-55 race. Adam Kirby a bonus in the saddle too and the horse seem to have improved from that last run too. Draw 10 not great, but should be okay over this 1m2f trip - would have an e/w chance.

Last seen winning at Chepstow back in October. Has been given a break since but is a horse that likes to run fresh. More on his plate here off a 7lbs higher mark but has a good overall record over hurdles with 10 top three places in from his 16 runs. Therefore, would have a fair e/w chance here.

Has some fair form to his name but has been below-par of late - We are returning him to Ffos Las though as a past CD winner here and heads here rated 5lbs lower than his last win (Jan 20). Acts on any ground so no issues there and has run well off a small break in the past. Does need to bounce back but is well at home and hoping the return to this track will help.

Second runner in this race for us - didn't run too badly last time at Taunton when 5th of 10. Stayed on well that day and with that being his first run back since a wind op then we are hopeful he'll improve for it too. 3lbs lower help and in an open race would have a small e/w chance.

Former winning Pointer that is still finding his feet under rules. Only had 4 career runs so has time on his side. Is 5lbs lower this time and also Charlie can claim a handy 5lbs too, so much better off. We also feel the drop back to 2m will help so be delighted with a step in the right direction here.

She was keen last start and never got home and we have decided to send her back to the all weather and drop her back in drip. Vitesse Du Son is the horse to beat on paper. Roca Magica has drawn 10 and Mark Crehan takes the ride.

Low grade affair and he needs to get his confidence but has a small amount of ability. Well drawn here and might run better than odds suggest if the race goes smoothly for him.

Third run for the yard after coming from the Mark Johnston team. Hasn't shown much for us in those races but down another 3lbs from his last run helps. Needs to show more and probably best watched until we see more on the track but hoping top jockey, Tom Marquand, can work some magic.

110th career run here today and still loving his racing at the age of 12. Close third at Epsom last time out under Laura Pearson, who rides and claims 5lbs again here. Softer ground is okay and in this slight drop in grade should have a leading chance from a nice draw in 4 too.

Won twice on the AW at Southwell, but is yet to record a success since going handicapping. Also first run on the turf here today, but the soft ground will be fine and the drop back to 5f is also a plus with both career wins coming over the minimum trip. Probably likely to fine a few too good, but the horse is well and we feel will run better than odds suggest.

Pulled up last time at Wetherby but need the run back after almost a year out. Back over hurdles here too and returns on an 8lb lower mark than over fences. Ground is okay too, but a bit of a fact-finding mission here regarding the trip - stepping up to 2m4f from 2m.

Zulu Girl made a great start to life with the team here at Sarsen Farm when second first time out, slightly tougher race after being raised by the handicapper but well drawn and should put up another good effort.

Good record round here and probably better suited to a mile these days than shorter. Top rider knows him well and although he is on a career high mark he can never be discounted so could go well at a big price.

4lbs lower than last run when down the field at Kempton last month. Has come on for that run though as it came off a break and Rhys also claims 5lbs here, so actually 9lbs lower than last time. Has run well here at Lingfield in her two previous runs and is still lightly-raced. Will have more to come and we expect better here today, but the likes of Zulu Girl and Mykonos St John head here in better form and look the obvious ones.

Delighted with his debut win at Exeter last month. Has come out of that race well and with that experience will hopefully go well again here. Slight drop in trip is fine as has to carry a penalty for that win and give 7lbs away to most of the others. But a nice horse that we like and even though it's never easy winning more than won NH Flat race, he's in good order and should not be far away. Regardless a nice horse to watch once going hurdling too.

11 year-old former winning Pointer, but is yet to get off the last under rules. In his defence has only had six runs under rules though. Plugged on well to be third here two runs back – but was still well back off the winner that day. Track suits and 2lbs lower than last time helps a bit. Only 10st to carry too, and another average race gives the horse a small squeak, but is also racing 2lbs out of the handicap as well.

Looks one of our better chances on the day. Ran well at Huntingdon on his return last month – going down by only ¾ of a length. That was only his second run over fences so still learning, but being a course winner here at Plumpton over hurdles we feel that will help. The ground will be perfect (even if the rain comes as handles all ground) and even though he’s up 4lbs for that last run seems to have come on well at home and should be going close.

Lost his way a bit at the end of last year on the flat and over hurdles. Is back over fences here today on only his third start over the bigger obstacles. But not been out since January so likely to need the run. Bit of fact-finding mission too regarding the trip as up to 3m for the first time, but will gain more experience over fences here and the ground is fine.

Has lost his way a bit recently so a bit to answer. The pluses are he’s down another 2lbs from last time and is a past course winner here at Plumpton. Good ground is fine and on a going day certainly capable in a race like this, but with just one win from this last 17 runs then not one to rely on too much and does need to bounce back from a few average efforts. Small e/w chance.

Pulled up the last twice so needs to improve on those runs. Is 6lbs lower than last time though and this is only his second run in a handicap. The slightly better ground will help and we are also putting the cheekpieces on to help him settle and Lorcan takes off a handy 3lbs. The Evans Williams horse looks the likely winner, but we could run into a place - anything else a plus.

Fair flat performer but has been campaigned over hurdles since coming to us from the John Butler yard. Pulled up on debut at Kempton but burst a blood vessel that day so had an excuse. Quicker ground will suit as was a bit soft that last day and had plenty of time to get over that last race – 4 months. Hopeful of better today in what doesn't look the best of races and no surprise to see him in the shake-up.

Not getting any younger at 11, but is still enjoy his racing. Ran well last time when third at Pontefract - no chance that day with the first two but is down in grade here and dropped 2lbs too. Also returns to Thirsk as a CD winner. Any rain - if it comes - will suit and is in great order. Certainly capable of going well in a race like this.

Only had the one career run and that came back in Oct 19 for Chirstian Williams (NH Flat race). So first run for us and first outing for a long time - therefore, can be expected to improve for this but nice to get going with him.

Thistle Do Nicely is a lovely horse, who had a cracking novice hurdling season which finished with him being 2nd at Cheltenham, beaten only 3 lengths by Dashel Drasher. He was injured after one novice chase the following season, and after a long time off the track he wasn't disgraced at the Aintree Festival where he raced extremely wide throughout. He will have improved for that run both mentally and physically and he's potentially very well treated here off a mark 8lbs below his Cheltenham run. Wouldn't want too much rain to fall, but he goes there with a huge each way chance.

Top win for this consistent horse last time on the AW at Southwell. Back on the turf today on just a 3lb higher mark and should have every chance again of being in the mix. Ground is fine and has run well at the track before too (4th). Hopeful of another solid e/w run.

Won gamely over course and distance on Monday in very soft conditions. Has to carry a 7lb penalty and this does look more competitive, but an each-way chance again provided this hasn't some too soon as we know she can handle the going.

Shown promise in his three runs so far, but into a handicap for the first time today and that will help. A nice draw in 3 and Jonathan can claim a handy 5lbs too. Also first run on the grass today, but the track and ground will be fine. Looks competitive so e/w chance, but we'll know a bit more were we are after this with his mark.

Came to us from the Stuart Williams yard so first run for the stable here today. Has had plenty of experience with 14 runs and 3 wins so a nice recruit for us. We'll know more where we are after this as not had the horse long and is also running off a career-high mark here. But is well at home and has won with cut in the ground before so the recent rain isn't a worry.

Spanish Mane has come on for her latest run and needed the race, she is in good form at home and should run well but wouldn’t want the forecast rain and probably won’t run if the ground turned soft.

Chiefofchiefs loves Ascot and loves a big field. Rain shouldn’t prove a problem at all as he goes on any ground. He should go well today and looking forward to a big run.

Vanity Affair will also love every drop of rain. He is progressing very nicely and should run well again. This does, however, looks like quite a competitive race for the grade.

Up in class but has been waiting for soft ground staying races and conditions should suit therefore. Seems in great shape and stays well so could go well at a big price.

Got a string of bronze medals at the moment so needs to find a bit more. Back on the turf here and been freshened up with a few months off and seems very well at home. Trip and ground are fine and should run his race with a small e/w chance, but just can't help feeling he's in the handicapper's grip at the moment.

Back from a 3-month break and seems well at home. Didn’t see out the longer trip last time at Southwell (2m) so the drop back to 1m5f here will help. Won over 1m4f in the winter on the AW, but returns to the turf on an 8lb higher mark. Overnight rain should be fine - has won on good-to-soft. Should be more to come from him and happy to have Jason Watson riding. Each-way.

Cable Guy might out run his odds. He will love any rain that comes and although he won’t be knocked around he could easily run into a place if things fall right.

Heer’s Sadie is a filly we like a lot for the future, she will have a handicap mark after this run and will be well worth following in handicaps.

Saramenha has been bought to go juvenile hurdling and she jumps super.....but the first juvenile hurdle isn't until 5th June, so we thought we'd have a spin on the flat first.  I doubt she is good enough to have a chance here, but it'll give her a good gallop and she'll be eligible for a handicap mark after this run, and we could think about running her on the flat in the winter after a summer of jumping.

Has improved leaps and bounds recently and is now very much ready for her debut. A mile at Nottingham works nicely and I would expect her to make an encouraging debut. She will improve for the run also though.

Engrave has been a star and very consistent through the Winter, now back on turf and quite unexposed on grass, the easy ground will suit and she has a good draw, the only negative is that she has to give plenty of weight away to the three year olds but she is well so hopeful of a good run again.

Shifting Gold is having her first run for the yard, she has settled in well since we bought her and seems suited by softer conditions, Sam takes off 7lbs and she seems very straightforward, we will learn more after this run but hope she runs well.

A rare sprinter for us - did well last season to rise up the ranks with some decent runs and won well at Newbury last August. Highly-tried last time at Ayr in a Listed race but had a nice break since over the winter and a wind op during that time too. Did have a habit a few times last season of being slowly away, but Hollie Doyle a bonus in the saddle to help with that. Nice to get going with him again and well at home - small e/w chance, but the lesser exposed Crimson Sand looks the one to beat.

He has been in good form at home and we have been waiting for the ground to ease which we look to have here at Chester. It is a nice option for him and the horse to beat on paper looks to be the Andrew Balding trained Fox Tal who has previous Group One form and is recently gelded. Alternative Fact has drawn well in four and Ryan Moore takes the ride.

Old timer at 12, but still not the oldest in this race! CD winner here at the track helps and also down another 4lbs from last run. Got a bit outpaced last time over a shorter trip so the step back up to 2m5f will help and won't mind the ground. But just get done by some younger legs, but small chance of hitting the frame at a venue he likes.

Won twice earlier this season and last time the race probably came a bit too soon - just 6 days - after his last. Had a break since (3 weeks) and the drop back in trip here today will help as didn't quite see out the 3m at Bangor last time. Good ground is fine and despite being 7lbs higher than his last win, is still only 6 years-old and we feel there is more to come from him. Should have every chance against a lot of much older horses.

The old timer came back with a solid run last time after a long lay-off. Entitled to come on for the run too, so would have an e/w chance here in what looks affair.

Has been running well over the winter on the all weather. I have freshened him up since and this looks a nice starting point. He will love the track and ground conditions.

Yet to win a race from 16 starts so a bit to prove still - well back on return run at Warwick last month too on first run back from a wind op - 6lbs lower here and hopeful the longer trip will suit but needs to show more on the track with the first-time visor on today - best watched.

Likes it here at the track and is in good form, so if the rain drops right for him should be thereabouts.

Has been working nicely at home and should love the stiff 5. My first 2yr old runner of the year was a disaster but looked worse than he is. Hopefully she can make a decent debut.

Only the four runners here so a tight little race, but we should have every chance. Has been in great form on the AW tracks this year and is yet to finish out of the first four from 9 runs in 2021, with 3 wins! Up another pound here for a close second at Southwell last time but remains in good order at home. First run here at Chelmsford for the horse here but we think he'll enjoy it. Another bold bid on the cards, especially if they go a good pace up top as likes to come off the speed.

Won well up at Newcastle last time out and has come out of that race well. Up from 1m4f here to 1m6f but the extra trip should be within range. Bit more needed off 6lbs higher and is taking on a few other in-form rivals, but the horse is well and we feel still improving so another big run expected. 

He likes it here at Chelmsford and rarely runs a bad race here. This looks a nice spot for him with Artic Vega looking the horse to beat in the market. He has drawn badly in 11 and Mark Crehan takes the ride.

We have given him a little break since his disappointing handicap debut. This looks a nice spot for him and in form apprentice Mark Crehan takes the ride.

A fair bit to answer at the moment. Did well 2-3 years ago but has had his problems in more recent years. Nice to get him back on the track last time at Doncaster in March and ran below par that day. Down 4lbs here and had a small break since, while we are trying the visor for the first time here today too. Certainly well-handicapped on old form (has won off 9lbs higher) and won't mind the quicker ground today, so can't rule out, but does need to have a revival on the track to that sort of level. 

Been taking a bit of a hold in his races of late and as a result not been getting home. We've been working on getting the horse more settled at home and hoping the tongue-tie, which is on for the first time today, will help to settle him too. Dropped another 3lbs helps and certainly a bit better than what he's shown. We'll have to see if he can calm down a bit during the race - never can really tell until into an actual race - but if so would have e/w claims, but the Peter Bowen runner - Rooster Cogburn - is probably the one to beat.

Ran a nice race at Taunton last time looking likely to make the frame apart from a bad mistake two out. Did well to finish where she did after that and down another 4lbs here. Another large field but place claims on her last run.

Won here two starts back and only a pound higher this time. Dropping back to 6f will be fine and Danny Muscutt, who won on her earlier this year, is back in the saddle. Looks a tight little race, but we are not without a chance at a venue she likes.

Vive De Charnie is a nicely bred individual. She has progressed relatively quickly since arriving with us earlier this year, but she will be green on the track having not been away for a gallop. However, she is ready to run before a holiday, where she will strengthen further, and develop into a smashing mare.

Won well here two runs back but failed to follow-up here last month. Stepping up in trip here though will suit and Josh takes over in the saddle. Also doesn't look the best of races, with the Alan King horse feared most, but has done well at home since that last run. Up in grade slightly too, but as a result gets in with a lower racing weight and that will help. Should not be far away.

Quiet Penny had been disappointing on winter ground, but showed a bit of promise on chasing debut on better ground at Warwick the last day. This doesn't look that strong a race, and providing the rain stays away, she should have a chance of improving further.

Alrightjack won a bumper around this track, and following a decent novice hurdling season, he was placed in the Grade 3 Silver Trophy at Chepstow. He's slightly lost his way, but back over hurdles, down in class, after a wind operation, I think he should run a big race. He is fit and well and although this is a tight and competitive race, I do think he has a big chance.

Frustrating of late but is now looking well handicapped. Needs to get his confidence back but seems to have retained his ability. Generally not beaten far in recent starts and could get involved if things fall right for him. 

George Scott has taken a while to come to hand this year but he has really blossomed recently. He looks well in his coat and his work has improved nicely. This looks a decent starting point for the season and Aled is riding well.

Bit to prove at the moment after some average runs - on a plus we are down another 3lbs here from his last run when 4th at Plumpton. Trying him over a longer trip here today as stayed on well enough last time over 3m, but overall needs to show some revival on the track before being more confident. A few non-runners help, but Schnabel looks the one we've all got to beat.

Mariegold is a lovely staying filly who has run two nice races to date. She ran very well at Kempton as a 2yr old so we know she handles the track, and she will stay all day. She should go well.

She was a bit green last start and looked and ran a lovely race to finish fourth. She has come out of this race well and is in good form at home. It is a competitive race with the John Gosden and William Knight trained runners the horses to beat on paper. She has drawn well in four and Dane O’Neill takes the ride.

Has been a bit disappointing in recent runs, but we are trying him up in trip here to 2m5f as been getting a bit outpaced in his races. We feel it will suit but a bit of a fact-finding mission here today. On a plus, has been dropped 3lbs more so if getting the trip each-way claims, but hoping this will open up more chances for the horse.

Howdilyoudo has been placed in 4 of her 5 career starts. She didn't handle the heavy ground through the winter, and so long as the rain stays away here, then she should have a chance again. This big field handicap will be a bit of a culture shock for her as she is still quite 'wet behind the ears' but providing she copes with that, and has a bit of luck in running, then she'll certainly be there at the business end of the race in a first time tongue tie.

Former Mark Johnston runner that is having her debut for us. Has settled in well since coming to us and showed a good level of form last year - winning at Chelmsford back in August. Is lightly-raced with only six career runs and looks fairly well handicapped. In good shape at home and a great draw in stall 1 helps as likes to get on with things. Hoping to learn a lot here today, but we feel she's got a fair e/w chance too, from that top draw.

Not shown much so far but only have three runs over hurdles. Did show ability in a few NH Flat races though and this will be his first run in a handicap today. That will help and should be more competitive here today, but overall just be delighted with a solid run and go from there.

Second run back here after a wind operation and is 3lbs lower than last time out at Catterick. Is very well-handicapped on old form with sole career win coming off a 30lb higher mark. Still only fourth career run for us so still hopeful there is more to come here from him, with the step up in trip (3m) expected to suit. Overall though we'd just be happy with a nice run back after a few months out and if seeing out the trip will hopefully open up more doors.

Was running over too short a trip last run but ran on well, she has now dropped into this grade and the step up in distance will suit, Holly Doyle a positive booking so we hope she has an e/w chance.

Has been disappointing since handicapping, we have swapped blinkers for eyeshields and will ride him differently. Sam knows him and takes off a handy 7lbs so just hoping for a better run.

Last seen winning at Market Rasen back in November - up 6lbs for that but returns from 6 months off as been waiting for this better ground. Fit and well at home and looking forward to a summer jumping campaign with him. Would have an each-way chance here.

Ran a cracker at Kempton last time out, when a close second at 50/1. Up just 2lbs for that so if running to that form again should have another decent e/w chance. The slight step up in trip from last time is fine and jockey Anna Gibson, who can claim a handy 7lbs, has ridden the horse a few times before.

More needed based on debut run at Newbury when down the field - but very much a work in progress horse and is still learning his trade. Rhys helps by taking off 5lbs again (rode him last time too). Will be once step nearer to getting a handicap mark here today.

Nice filly but first day at the office for her today so like a lot of mine will improve for the experience. But shows up well at home and has the pace to cope with this 5f - be happy with a solid run and go from there.

Bucko's Boy won his bumper in taking fashion in the autumn and ran with credit under a penalty.  He has shown he can take higher order over hurdles, but has come to grief at the end of his two starts over hurdles when in all likelihood he would have been 2nd on both occasions.  We have done lots of work with his jumping and the step up in trip should allow him to find things easier here too.  The favourite doesn't set a daunting task, and if we can iron out the late mistakes then he should have a decent chance of upsetting the favourite.

Only three rivals to take on here and really only two should have a chance against us. Ar Mest is in good form though and looks to have a leading chance here after a fair second at tFontwell last time out (over fences). The winner that day looks a nice sort, who won again only yesterday to frank that form - so wasn't disgraced to be runner-up. The drop back a few furlongs will also help here and returns to hurdles too. We are also putting the cheekpieces on for the first time to keep him focused and being dropped into a Selling Handicap will also help. Hopefully he's the one to beat.

Great record at this track but this is a significant step up in grade over a shorter trip than usual. Seems in good shape and top jockey booked so could go well at a big price and at least knows his way round.

Had two runs after a long time off and will have stripped fitter now. Suited to very soft conditions which she should get by her race and could run into a place.

She showed a marked improvement last start with first time blinkers on and we are hoping this may be the making of her. This looks a nice spot for her with the horse to beat looking to be the Brian Ellison trained runner. The soft ground we are hoping will be to her liking and Oisin Murphy takes the ride.

Won three runs back at Sandown but was highly-tried in a better race after that since and kept ticking over in a NH Flat race on the AW at Lingfield. Had a nice break since then and returns from 3 months out here into what is more his grade. 5lbs higher than that win back in December but still not badly treated on older form and seems well for the break. Looks a very open race though, and taking on some horses that seem in better form. After 3 months off will also improve for this no matter what, so just looking for a solid return.

Won well at Kempton on the AW two runs ago and didn’t get the best of runs last time in a similar race at the same venue – would have finished a lot closer had that not happened. Had a few months off since that run and on the turf for only the third time here today. Track will be fine and gets in here on the turf on a 7lb lower rating than his AW mark. Does look a deeper race than the one he won this year and a bit to prove on the grass, but jockey Tom Queally has won on the horse in the last too and is back in the saddle. Small Each-way chance.

Slipping down the weights and can't be ruled out on his old form. Has his own ideas on racing these days though so not really a betting proposition.

Nice winner at Southwell last time out - up 7lbs for that here but had plenty of time to get over that run and is a course winner here at Warwick. Wore the visor for the first time last time and on again today - we hope it has the same impact and if so would have e/w claims.

Pulled up the last twice so more needed on those runs. Is 5lbs lower here and gets in here on a low weight (10-8) so that helps, but just be delighted with a step in the right direction.

Will be suited to this track and trip - started to relax a bit better in his races, does need a bit of rain to arrive (won't run if good-to-firm still in the description). Place claims here though, probably better back down in trip.

Down the field when last seen at Warwick back in Feb - had a small break since and returns on the better ground that he'll like. This is also only his second run back from a wind op so better expected now and is also 3lbs lower than last run. Competitive, but each-way claims.

Has ability at this sort of level but has been a bit frustrating, finishing second the last twice over hurdles. But is making his chase debut here today with this being the plan for a while. Jumps well enough and has schooled well at home. Trip and ground will be okay and if his jumping holds up then not without place claims, but really just be delighted with a solid first run over fences and go from there.

Got things back on track at the end of last year and has really benefited from a holiday. He still has a winter coat but his work has been good and this is a nice starting point, plus the track will suit nicely.

Back out again quickly after running down the field at Thirsk on Saturday. Missed the break that day and lost his chance there really so wasn't given a hard time after. Fair draw in 6 today and is certainly capable of better than last time. Will need a better start but if he does then would have every chance with Ben Curtis taking over in the saddle. Each-way.

Only had three runs for us since coming from the Hannon yard. Experienced on the flat, but only having his second run over hurdles here today. Will learn more today and be better once getting a mark.

It has always been a dream of mine to win the Guineas and today I have my first ever runner in the Newmarket Classic. Vadream has always shown a lot at home and would have been a very good 2 year-old had it not been for an injury this time last year. She won impressively on debut and then was an extremely eyecatching third in the Fred Darling on only her second start. She has to take another big step forward here which she can do if she stays this extra furlong. 

Tough race but a fair debut at Kempton last month. Is still learning but a nice filly in the making and shows plenty of pace at home. Hoping the stiff 5f here will suit and will take another step to getting a handicap mark here.

The First Hurrah has landed in a very trappy little race. She is working nicely and could easily be in the mix but it’s her first run of the year and she still hasn’t come in her coat. She will improve for this race.

Cassiel is my first 2yr old runner of the year. He is ready to go but like all of mine he will improve for the race. He will be better over 6 furlongs but will love the ground.

Via Serendipity has always shown lots of speed at home and I have been desperate to try him over 6 furlongs with some headgear. In a lot of his races on turf over further he can run keen and not finished. This is a real experiment today but it’s the right race and worth a go!

No Anxiety is a nicely bred individual, who is totally unexposed. He has shown promise in a bumper and a brace of novice hurdles and makes his handicap debut on his first start over fences on good ground. He looks a proper staying chaser, and could develop into a smart sort with time. Jumps well, stays well, and could run a big race.

Showed some promise at the end of last year but is into a handicap here for the first time and that will help. Has also been gelded over the winter and we feel the step up to 1m2f will also bring out more improvement. The Balding, Haggas and Varian runners are respected but we are not without an e/w chance here with some improvement from last time expected.

Hinted at ability and has plenty of scope to progress but he is still inexperienced and slightly babyish. Probably well handicapped so no complete surprise if he gets involved but sure to come on again.

She ran a promising race on her second start to finish second behind what looks like a potential very smart horse. She has come out of this race well and is in good form at home. This looks a nice option for her with the ones to beat looking to be the William Haggas and Ed Walker trained runners. She has drawn wide in 12 and George Wood takes the ride.

Some Day Soon was a very progressive novice hurdler two summers ago and wasn't beaten far in a couple of Graded races. Covid and an injury put paid to last summer really, but he should have won off 135 at Bangor on debut last summer when a mistake at the last cost him, and I think he is still off mark (139) he can be very competitive off. He is fit and well, and in really good shape for this comeback run, but is sure to be sharper for it. 

Big backward lad who has taken time to come to himself like his elder brothers, who we also trained. Trip likely to be on the sharp side today and fences will be his game later in the year.

Has been knocking on the door in recent runs and a repeat of those efforts should see him bang there again today. Up to 1m here today expected to suit having finished his races off well and we've a nice draw in 2 as well.

Had her fair share of issues and this is her first run for 2 years so we can only hope for a safe round and a solid midfield run. Anything else is a bonus.

Looks as if he could develop into a nice staying handicapper and not had any real opportunity on turf so far. Trip and track should suit him and reunited with winning rider so could easily go well in a small field like this.

He is a consistent horse who is always knocking on the door and ran an uncharacteristically poor race last time out. We decided to give him a little break and return to the scene of his last success. It is a competitive race with the lightly raced Godolphin runner the one to beat on paper. Hollie Doyle takes the ride.

He ran a promising race first time out when hitting the line strong to finish fourth at Doncaster. The form has worked out well and this looks the logical step for him. Camelot Tales and First Light will be the horses to beat on form in the market but hopefully he will run a nice race first up this year. Hollie Doyle takes the ride.

Has travelled over well and no reason why the track here at Punchestown won't suit. Had an in-and-out season so far, but showed what he's capable of at Wincanton back in February when landing the Kingwell Hurdle with ease. Lost all chance in the Champion Hurdle at the Festival by hanging badly right during the race - with that in mind, the track here (being right-handed) should be a saftey net if that happens again. Had a small break since Cheltenham is very well at home and deserves to take his chance in this company again. Goes without saying Honeysuckle is going to be a tough nut to crack for us all - especially giving her 7lbs - but hopefully we can see the real Goshen here today and if so would certainly have e/w claims. Jamie makes the trip over to ride.

Making her debut and our first 2 year-old of the season. She's been very professional and enjoys her work at home and shown enough to be winning races. Whether that will be today depends largely on how good the opposition are.

We gave him a small break after two average runs here. Won here three runs back and is only 2lbs higher though so a return to that form would give him a chance. Fair draw in 6 helps and hopefully he can get more up with the pace, which he likes. Very competitive race though but jockey John Egan booked to ride and we feel he'll suit the horse. Each-way.

Has been a fine campaigner but showing signs now that age is catching up with him. Never run on this surface so we are probably grasping at straws. Leap of faith to back him today but he is fresh after a break so we hope Dougie Costello can work the oracle on him.

Only had four career runs and yet to troble the judge. Racing from 3lbs out of the handicap here today too so a fair bit on his plate. Draw 12 adds to the negatives here, so really just be happy with a step forward.

Great win here in February. Has a few issues to deal with these days but seems in good fettle and should make them all go.

Has been ready to run for a while but he is ground dependent and with no rain he is having to go back to Southwell. He has run well here before and this is the right grade for him. He is very well at home and runs well fresh so we hope he has an e/w chance.

More encouragement last time in a similar race and no reason why she won't continue to progress. Should stay well and just needs things to fall right for her to be involved.

Still hasnt learnt to settle and tends to fight his jockey. We've found he has to travel in last to relax which makes life difficult for him. Ellie Mackenzie has her work cut out tomorrow but if he does settle, and she can produce him late he could hit the frame.

Course winner here at Southwell. Been running well recently at Newcastle but dropped slightly in grade here today and that will help. Well after 3 weeks off and Luke Morris a plus in the saddle. Should have a fair e/w chance in a very open race, with Ravenscar and Charlie D the main dangers.

Very nice young horse having first run for us. Difficult to assess but showed ability in France as a two year old. But the favourite seems well regarded judging by its early price. We will learn plenty and he will hopefully be competitive and run well.

Has ability at this sort of level but has been frustrating after finishing second the last four times and beaten favourite the last twice too. Therefore, a bit to answer on that front but in her defence had a few excuses when getting slightly hampered and missing the break too. Dropping back to 6f here is fine and we've given her a nice break since that last defeat (2 1/2 months) to freshen her up - seems well at home for that. Should be thereabouts, but be more confident when she can get her head in front.

Much better last time out at Southwell - only beaten 3 1/2 lengths - and seems to be running into form. Rated 5lbs lower on the turf than when last seen on the AW and seems well after 3 weeks off. Will love the quick ground and would have a decent e/w chance here from a good draw too.

Run at Nottingham was a disaster! He was too keen and used up too much petrol getting to the front. Drop in trip will suit and he has run well at the track before. No shock to see him bounce back today.

Won well at Nottingham last time and has won at this track in the past too. He is well after that last run and has plenty in his favour here today - should go well again.

Generally patchy record but capable on his day and no surprise to see him run better than his odds suggest. Seems in great form and has run well here in the past.

Won here two runs back but ran below par last time at Windsor. Therefore, the return to Lingfield is a plus and even though 2lbs higher than that recent run, we've booked Mark Crehan to take off a handy 5lbs. Drop back to a mile should be fine too - but does stay further than this trip, so we'll be hoping to make use of that. Needs to bounce back but certainly possible at a venue we know he likes.

Third run for the yard after coming from the Tim Easterby stable. Took a step forward last time on first run back after being gelded over this 7f trip at Lingfield. Poor race, but gets in here with a light weight (8-8) and a good draw in 3 helps. Should be fine on the track and if building on that last run small place claims, but only 7 runners and two places on offer for the e/w.

Is consistent but frustrating. I think she will love this track and the ground should be perfect. She is well-drawn and can go close.

Yet to win on the turf from 7 runs so a bit to prove on the grass. Is, however, better handicapped on the turf off 54 - won off 62 on the AW back in October. Trip is fine and has run well here at Brighton in the past so we've no track concerns. Another of ours that's been busy over the winter so a break might be on the cards after this too. Still a small e/w chance in a bad race.

Continues to run well and better than finishing positions suggest - only beaten 2 1/2 lengths the last day at Wetherby. Down a pound from that run and back in trip slightly to 5f (from 5 1/2f). But up in grade here and taking on a couple of in-form rivals in the Midgley and O'Meara horses, so even though he's in great order might be a tough ask to beat that pair. On a plus, though gets in with a very light weight and Millie can take off a further 5lbs.

Nice filly that goes well at home, but debut run here today so will learn a lot. Shows plenty of pace at home and we think the track will suit, but the Archie Watson horse sets a fair standard. We feel a horse to note though once getting going.

Runner up a few times over further and experiementing here on first try on turf. Has plenty of speed but is a weak finisher over further so it really depends on how she handles the new conditions now tried over the minimum trip.

Dilly Rosa came back from her third run quite sick so we have given her time to recover, she has been working nicely at home and with Sam taking off 7lb we hope she runs well because she is too low in the ratings and needs to go up to get into future races.

Well handicapped on the turf - rated 77 and last win on the AW (Jan 21) was off 83. However, this does look a competitive race, but in good form and certainly worth a go. 

Missed the break a bit last time and over that 5f at Windsor found it hard to get back into the race and then didn't get the best of runs either. Back up to 6f will help and has run well here at Wolves in the past. Dylan Hogan a plus in the saddle and can claim 3lbs too. But a very open race and has had a busy time of it over the winter - we'll see how she goes here but may need a break after this. Small e/w claims.

Been running well all winter and loves her racing. If she can hold her form from last time and get a decent passage she has every chance and should be thereabouts at a fair price.

She has always shown plenty of ability at home this filly and needs to convert it to the track. This looks a nice spot for her and she has drawn well and we decided to add cheek pieces to try and sharpen her up. Mark Crehan who claims 5lb takes the ride.

He showed some ability in his three maiden outings last year and this looks a nice spot to start him off at. The horse to beat is the Michael Bell trained Sim Card who nearly won on his handicap debut. Mark Crehan who claims 5lb takes the ride.

Should absolutely love conditions and is in great form - he has been training well at home and looks a picture. The quicker they go the better!

He has been in good order at home ahead of his maiden run and I am hopeful will put in a good performance. The horse to beat on paper is the Roger Varian trained Lankaran who ran a promising third on debut at Yarmouth is the horse to beat. Jason Watson takes the ride.

Fen Tiger is having his third run and has matured well over the Winter, he will probably want further in future and will be well worth following once handicapped as we do like him.

Paintball Wizard has been very lightly raced because he has been very slow maturing, we would have preferred to have run on turf but he was balloted out, so Ross on board in this Amateur Handicap, hopefully he can get on the front end because all he does is gallop, just hoping for a good run to go forward.

Readily outpaced in poor mile race here last time and tries a totally new distance. Plenty to learn about him and needs to get his confidence back. 

Is a lovely horse who had a few injury problems when he was younger. This is the perfect starting point although a hotter race than I had hoped.

Returns from around 6 months off but is fit and well at home. Did really well last year - ending the campaign with a nice win at Newbury in heavy ground over 1m6f. Up to 2m here, so has that step up in trip to prove, but we feel it will suit and could eke out a bit more improvement too. Is a course winner here too so the track and surface is fine. Trappy little race, but would certainly have a chance if getting the trip.

Three average runs in maidens at the end of last year, but took a step forward once into a handicap back in November. Has been off the track since as been gelded in that time. Returns on the same mark as last time but is expected to be suited by the step up to a mile for the first time here. Looking forward to seeing him in action again and not without place claims, but is an apprentice race so probably not one to go overboard in - our jockey has potential and can claim a handy 7lbs, but it's also only his seventh ride in a race.

Has been improving through the winter - it has been mainly at Southwell but he has grown up and got stronger for his break. We hope that Brighton will suit him as he's a free-running horse and should travel well round here. Dylan Hogan a plus in the saddle as he knows him well and is one of the most experienced apprentices in this race. We would hope he has an e/w chance here.

Still a maiden but lots of form here over 10f. Not totally proved that he stays this far but will be ridden patiently and should be staying on well if he gets a nice run round.

First run for us - showed enought form for previous trainer to suggest she could win a race of this nature. Steps up in trip, which should be a plus but we will learn a lot more about her today.

Had a good Winter and ran into one last time. Has run well round here and sure to be involved if all goes well for him from his inside draw. Big scopey horse and there is more to come as he gets stronger.

Another of ours that's had a good winter on the AW - back on the grass here, but at a track she's won at in the past and with George's 5lb claim that helps. Does, however, need to bounce back from a poor run last time but the return to 6f here will suit and we know the track is fine. Small e/w chance, but looks a tight little race and needs to put last two runs behind her.

He has been in good form at home since his last run and we are looking forward to trying him back on the turf again. It looks a nice option and the horse to beat looks to be the Charlie Fellowes trained runner. Dane O'Neill takes the ride.

Last run was a disaster as they went very steady and she never settled. This drop to a straight mile should suit well and she should love the ground.

Made a nice debut on a track where it pays to be on the pace. He finished the race strongly suggesting this stiffer straight mile will be perfect. Quick ground is no problem.

Rarely far away in his races but does have a bit to prove on the turf with all 3 career wins to date coming on the AW. Has had a good winter on the sand surfaces though so returns to the grass fit and well, while Callum's 7lb claim is a big help. First run at the track too, but should suit and will love the quick going. Open race, but is well and would have e/w claims.

Raced too keen last time out at Redcar over a mile, so dropping back to 6f here today. First try over this trip so a bit of a fact-finding mission but dropped 5lbs helps too. Still learning so best watched until we see more on the track.

Needed the run last time out at Kempton and also didn't get the best of runs that day - squeezed for room. Is better than that effort and at the end of last year showed some good form. Tough race, but no shock to see a better performance today and would have a small e/w chance with David Probert riding for the first time.

Doesn't win very often but a consistent performer overall and returned to form here last week with a fine second - Also had another of today's runners, Contingency Fee back in third that day. Loves the fibresansd and hoping we've found a nice chance for him to win again here today off the same mark as last time. Slightly better race, mind, but as a result we've 4lbs less in racing weight to carry. Should go close, with Contingency Fee, who meets us on better terms, is the one we fear the most.

Has been disappointing since her return from a lay-off. She showed plenty of ability as a 2 year-old and still goes well at home, but things need to click on the track. Hopefully she takes to the surface.

Ran a nice race to be third over course and distance last time out and should come forward for that run. This looks a slightly deeper race though.

Looks the outsider here but ran well enough last time in a similar race. Multiple all weather winner but not here as yet so still has a bit to prove but may run much better than his odds suggest.

Got back to winning ways last time out over this course and distance – recording her third career success. Up 3lbs for that win looks fair, but the horse has come out of the race well and seeing as it also came off a 2 month break then every chance she’ll have improved for it too. Taking on several other in-form rivals in what looks a competitive race for the grade, but her proven CD form is a big plus and should be knocking on the door again here today. Decent each-way chance.

Didn't run to form last time out here over this same trip. Off the same mark today and Jonathan riding again to claim 5lbs - so identical on that score. Is, however, up slightly in grade here too, so more on her plate in terms of class so does need to find something off this career-high mark. The plus is we know she handles the surface, but that applies to most in the field too!

Made a good debut at this track but has since gone backward, albeit on tracks that definitely wouldn't have suited. Step up to 2 miles and return to this surface should suit well but he needs to take a big step forward.

Ran well over course and distance two starts ago when the jockey dropped his stick 3 furlongs out - showing a liking for the surface. She seems well and this has been the plan for a while. She should run well again.

Had a good Winter and looked like he was capable of making further progress last start. Stays well and this is his minimum trip - but entitled to take his chance whilst he waits for some decent ground. Seems in good form.

This 11 year-old has not won for 2 years, but has gone close several times and has dropped to an attractive mark as a result - once rated in the 100's and now 50. This is his level these days though and has run well the last twice this season - beaten only 2 1/2 lengths last time at Thirsk. Down a pound for that and Laura Pearson riding to claim 5lbs more too, so 6lbs better off. Trip and ground are fine, he remains in good order at home and is a proven CD winner here. Certainly can't be ruled out and would have a fair e/w chance here, with the Midgley horse - Good Luck Fox - probably the one we've all got to beat.

Sognatore was left badly positioned in a slowly run race last Saturday at Nottingham, should show up better if this doesn't come too soon and race is run at more solid pace.

Dream Design was very green early on debut but hopefully learned something that day and can take a step forward this time around.

Red Poppy was bitterly unlucky over course and distance last time out. This race looks absolutely perfect and she is working well. She should go close.

Did well at the end of last year on the fibresand at Southwell, with two seconds. Needed the run last time after 5 months off at Doncaster but will be better for that and is 5lbs lower here. Back up in trip to 1m4f too, but has run okay over 1m6f in the past so we think it will suit. Is, however, still looking for his first win (7 runs), so just be delighted with a better run than last time, but does have a light weight (8-8), which will help. Likely to be fought out by the Crisford and Dascombe horses though.

Byron Hill is a lovely big staying type who has done very well over the winter. This is a tough starting point, but he will love the track and we think the ground will suit. He could still run well.

Has done nothing much wrong to date with two wins from his three runs. Is into a handicap here for the first time too, but his previous course win will be a big help here. Had a nice break since his last run (2 months) and gets in here with a lovely racing weight (10-7). The only unknown is he’s run so far with cut in the ground, and we know that suits, but works well enough on the better surface at home too. Slightly longer trip here too, but on this quicker ground that will help having won in heavy ground last time over 2m3f. Another competitive race on the card, but another we’d have an each-way chance in if coping with the quicker ground.

Multiple all weather winner and won last start under today's rider last time over a mile at Lingfield. Well drawn today over shorter but no reason why this won't suit him and seems in top form.

Would be a big ask after debut run at Redcar - was well back that day, but in his defence the horse was slowly away and the saddle also slipped - had his excuses, so can draw a line through that. On a plus, we feel the step up in trip to 1m2f here will suit though and that experience (although a bad one) would have taught him a bit. So, really just looking for a better effort than last time and build from there - and will be one step nearer getting a mark.

Nice to have a runner in the Bet365 Gold Cup, but likely to be the outsider of the field after some average runs of late. That said, can ignore the last run as it was over 2m (bit on the short side for him) – got outpaced as a result and also lost a shoe in the race. On a plus, he’s a course winner here and likes this good ground, but the step up to this more extreme trip is a slight unknown but has run well over just shy of 3m in the past so it’s worth a crack. The horse is well, and we’ll learn a lot about the trip here. Tall order, but at least we know the track and ground suit. 

Tallulah is a lovely filly by sea the stars. She has done plenty of work and is above average although this could be a decent race. She should run nicely but won’t be knocked around on debut.

Going to be a tough call to beat the hotpot Haggas runner, but our colt is progressing the right way and took another step in the right direction last time at Kempton. Stepping up again in trip here from 1m2f to 1m4f and the way he stayed on last time suggests it'll suit. Be happy with second here, then after this will also gain a mark.

Very competitive race but this 4 year-old has progressed nicely this season and should have a decent each-way chance here. Closely matched with the Greenall-trained Herbiers after we were ½ a length second to that horse at Ascot last time out. Similar terms but in this slightly better race we get in with just 10st 2lbs in actual racing weight – 11lbs less than last time, so hoping we can turn the tables on that one. Good ground is fine too. Each-way.

Lovely filly that shows a lot of pace. Delighted with her second at HQ last week and is out again quickly here. Has come out of that race well and would have learned a lot from it, having run a tad green. Hard to know much about the others (lightly-raced too), but Hollie Doyle and obvious plus in the saddle and if improving on that last run slightly then she looks the clear one to beat here - with Hollie riding this filly hopefully it will be 'Girl Power' all round!

Second runner for us in this race - looks our better chance. Two recent seconds were decent efforts, with the last of those coming in a better race than this too. First run over this longer trip but stayed on well last time so we feel it will suit. We've probably the Nicholls horse to beat, but our horse is well and hopeful of a decent e/w run.

Pulled up the last twice so we've given the horse a wind operation and a break since. Returns on a fair mark though - just a pound higher than last win - and we've also got Charlie taking off 5lbs. The horse is also the only proven CD winner in the field and likes this better ground. Does have a bit to prove and likely to improve for this return, but at least he's running at a track we know he likes and isn't too badly treated on older form.

Ran okay last time at Taunton, when fourth of 9. Ran on well that day to suggest this step up in trip will suit and we've been dropped a few pounds too. The cheekpieces will help too and is fine on this quicker ground. Should have every chance.

Second runner in the race for us - has more to prove than our other runner after being well beaten the last twice and is only 2lbs lower than last time. Is, however, starting to look well-handicapped on older form so can't totally rule put we'd like to see it on the track first.

Back from 6 months off here so likely to improve for the run here today. Returns on a 5lb lower mark than last time so that helps. Won well on heavy ground at Ffos Las a few years ago but hasn't built on that since so really just be hoping for a step in the right direction. The good ground will be fine though - has run well in a Point on this ground.

A nice mare, but is still learning and yet to sparkle from three runs. Would be a shock if she won on what we've seen for far but will gain more experience and nearer to getting a handicap mark.

He needed he first run at Kempton where he was to fresh and he has come out of this race well and looks to have come on for the run. It is a competitive affair with the unbeaten Sea The Shells the horse to beat on paper. Tom Marquand takes the ride. 

Floral Bouquet won a couple of novice hurdles and was subsequently in the grip of the handicapper, but has proved she can be very competitive off marks sub 110.  She picked up an injury last autumn, but recovered well and although she needed her seasonal debut, she should strip fitter now, and can win races throughout this summer.  She has had two runs over fences in her career but on unsuitably soft ground, and she does jump well at home. Not without a chance here.

Has been a bit frustrating from her four hurdles runs as has talent but is yet to get her head in front - has been second three times! Back on the flat here today though - has a good record on the level with 4 wins and many place finishes when trained by Sylvester Kirk. First run on the flat for us so we'll learn more here, but she's fit and well so not without a chance in what looks a race that all four of us have a chance.

Has improved for his debut and has been working nicely this spring. He will probably need to run and will find things much easier when stepping into handicaps.

Did okay on debut at Stratford last October. Had the winter off and had a wind op during that time. Is ready to go again on this better ground, but is one that's likely to be better once getting a handicap mark.

Won a bumper last season and he's won two over hurdles this season, but one was a conditional jockeys' race at Ascot so he escapes one penalty back here in novice company. It looks the right race to defy that penalty but it'll be the fastest ground he has encountered before. If coping with that then he should have every chance of upsetting the favourite.

Alibaba ran well here as a two year just getting touched off on the line, he has had a Winter break and is now ready to run, he would have liked some rain but we hope for a good run to start the season.

Nice well-bred 4 year-old that is having his debut today. Shows plenty of pace at home and we think the ground will suit. Handy that we get weight off the main players and some of those that have run before. Nice to get going with him and a horse we like a fair bit. These races are probably not ones to go mad in, with all the unraced and unknowns, but the horse has been doing everything right at home and looking forward to seeing how he goes. Each-way.

Mrs Meader is full sister to our sadly lost Gas Monkey, she ran a lovely race on yard debut at Newmarket but came back with an injury that has kept her off the track until now. She has been working well but could have done with some rain, small field will suit and she will probably need further but we take our chance and hope for a good run to go forward.

Former winning Pointer and Hunter Chaser, so knows how to get his head in front. Yet to translate that under Rules though from two runs but the better ground is expected to suit and is also 5lbs lower than last time. More needed and back from 6 months off, so really just looking for a better run and build from there.

Ran well for much of the race at Fontwell last time out – that came over 2m2f, so the drop back in trip here will help having lost a few places in the final stages of that last race. Ground is fine too and has also been dropped a few pounds by the handicapper so that helps.

We were delighted with his return run at Newbury at the end of last month, when second. We gave him time to get over that run but has progressed well at home since and has travelled up well. Trip and ground are fine and looks to have a leading chance.

Dropped jockey - Laura Pearson - at the start last week at Ripon - we are not sure what happened. Well handicapped and has CD form at the track. Goes well fresh too, but also in great shape. Ali Rawlinson takes over in the saddle and with a fair draw in 6 should have a decent e/w chance.

Off the track for over a year but can run well fresh! That said, no matter what will come on for the run but is well at home and does have a consistent profile.

Just got a bit tired in the end last time on first run back for 3 months and over a longer trip. Back slightly here in distance will help and has improved for that outing, while this is also a drop in grade. Same mark here to last time, but still looks not too badly treated based on his runs a year or so ago - no shock if he ran a decent each-way race here.

Jumped and travelled well last time but got tired from turning in - will strip fitter for that run and might be worth a little bit each-way today

Has hit the woodwork several times from his eight career runs, but is yet to grab that first hurdles win from 6 tries. Hoping we’ve found a good chance for him here today though, in what doesn’t look a great race. His experience should be a plus for him and acts well on the ground. The two Henderson runners are naturally feared, as is the Ben Pauling runner Mister Watson – who looks the main danger, but another bold showing on the cards and hopefully can get off the mark.

Very good form on the flat when trained in France. Nothing much for us over hurdles from three runs, but is into a handicap for the first time here so that should help. Will also like the better ground, so could show some improvement here, but we'd like to see it on the track first.

Hard to get excited on recent form, but only had four runs over hurdles so we are hoping a bit more experience will help him, but overall best-watched until we see more on the track.

Consistent sprinter that is a CD winner here - that that applies to most of these in the race. Last career win came here over this trip and off just a pound lower mark. Hollie Doyle a big plus in the saddle too - rides the horse for the first time. Feel there is a fair amount of pace in the race too and that should help us as likes to come from the back. Tight race, but every chance of going close again with one of the best jockeys in the race on ours! 

Fourth of 11 at Market Rasen when last seen and even though beaten 20 lengths that day the winner has since franked the form a few times. She's still only had 5 career runs so still learning and will have more to come. Another of ours that's had a recent wind op, so we are hoping that will help her show more. But really this race looks to be Mystic Courts to lose.

Well handicapped now and should go in any minute. Slightly better off with the favourite from last time and probably better this way round. Well drawn for a change as well so can't be totally discounted.

Ran well enough last time - probably needed the race as very lazy at home. Starting to come down to a more reasonable mark and gaining confidence of hurdles now too. Has a small e/w chance in a large and competitive race.

Fair fifth at Huntingdon last time out. Step up in trip and better ground should suit here and the headgear is back on, each-way claims.

Back from a break – last seen in Sept at Kempton. But has run well in his last two races – second both times – and returns on just a pound higher mark. Has done well over the winter and should not be far away as he looks for his first win on his twelfth start. Only negative is that he does have a habit of coming second (4 times, from 6 on the AW)!

Okay draw in 3 here - often a horse that needs a bit of luck in-running as comes from the rear in her races. A bit of a fact-finding mission here as stepping up to 7f for the first time, but race style suggests it's worth a crack and if he stays the trip will open up more chances. Small e/w chance. 

Didn't run too badly on first run for the yard at Kempton last time (6th of 12). That came off a 6 month break and has been gelded since so can be expected to have improved for it. The cheekpieces are on today too and Danny Muscutt takes over in the saddle. Ran on well over 6f last time too so suggest the step up in trip will suit. Second runner in the race for us and looks to have a similar e/w chance.

Has a small race in him and knocked over at the start last time so best to overlook that. Needs to show more on the track before you could get too confident about him but will at least be a big price.

Did well last season - winning at Newton Abbot last September. Last seen running in a NH Flat race at Lingfield in January but that was a race to just keep him ticking over really. Had a nice break since that run and back over hurdles here today. Will love the better ground with last hurdles win coming on similar ground. A few others with similar chances, but should go well - each-way.

Can ignore the last run as got hampered by a faller and lost all chance. Before that won at Plumpton and has been consistent in his races this year. Often travels well in this races so was nice to see him go through with the effort at Plumpton recently too. Had a few weeks to get over that last race, but only 4lbs higher than that last win and with ground to suit and this trip fine, no shock to see him bounce back in a very poor race.

Put up a much better performance last time and is starting to settle better now. Hopeful of a reasonable showing on a flatter track which should help her as she is not very big. Overall, not a great race and would expect her to finish in the top half off 10st.

Bit to prove at the moment and yet to win a race from 9 tries. On a plus the better ground will be more to his liking with his best runs coming on a quicker surface, while he's had a wind op over the winter too. Just be happy with a step in the right direction.

Course winner here at Kempton over 7f - failed to back that win up here last time, but that race probably came a bit too soon for her - just 8 days after that win. Slightly harder race here, but has a few months off to freshen up and we feel the step up to a mile will suit and bring out more improvement. Track suits and should be in the thick of things with a solid e/w chance. Luke Morris rides.

Former winner on the flat in Germany. Made a pleasing start to his career with us a few weeks ago at Windsor, when 5^th of 13. Only beaten 3 lengths that day and ran on well. The effort was also better than it looked as the horse got a bit worked up in the stalls. But that experience would be good for him and looking forward to this debut run on the AW here today with this representing a slight ease in grade too. With some slight improvement should not be far away.

Won last Sept when trained by Ralph Beckett, but has yet to sparkle in two runs for us. But probably not best suited by the Southwell and Chelmsford tracks the last two days so Lingfield should be more to her liking. 2lbs lower and the visor on for the first time here, but need to see more on the track really before being more confident.

Multiple course winner here over 10f and yet to prove he stays further. Top rider knows him really well so worth another go in this small field and the horse seems in great shape.

Returned last month with a fair fourth here over this CD. Has come out of that race well and dropped 3lbs by the handicapper gives him a chance. Would have come on for that last outing too and Jonathan still able to claim 5lbs too. This also represents a drop in grade - is however, placed in his races more than winning - just 1 win from 20 on the AW, but 7 top 3 finishes. So, would be more of an e/w play again.

Showed a bit of promise in his three runs to date, but first time in a handicap here will help. Fair draw in 4 and this 7f trip is fine. Will have more to offer, but really just be delighted with a step in the right direction here. George Wood rides.

We might have to settle for another third here as we've a bit to find on the ratings with the Easterby and Fahey runners. Has filled the bronze medal slot in both starts to date too. But they were pleasing efforts and that experience will help. Should run well, but with 10st might be a tall order to win, so be happy with a place and we'll get a mark after this too. 

Has a great time of it this year - winning three times, including last time out at Wolverhampton. Likes the track here at Southwell and another 3lb rise for that last success looks fair, but we are offsetting that with George's claim anyway so gets in here off the same mark anyway. Remains in great form at home and looks to have the Ryan runner to fear most.

Fair debut run for us earlier this month - has winning form in France though. Did run a bit free the last day so dropping back in trip should help, plus is also 3lbs lower this time. Still learning from the horse, but feel the drop to 5f will certainly help. The in-form Kevin Ryan horse might be hard to beat though for us all!

Ran no sort of race last time out at Kempton over 2m. We've given him around 3 months off since and prior to that last outing had progressed nicely with two wins last summer. Back to 1m6f here today will help and we are also helping him with Rhys taking off 5lbs. First run here at Wolves, but no reason why it won't suit. Does have a bit to answer and needs to put that last run behind him, but no shock to see a better show here, with small e/w claims.

Likes the track here, with several wins here on the fibresand. Last of those came two runs ago off a 5lb lower mark. Failed to follow up that win last time here so more needed off this career-high rating. But a chance that last race just came a bit too soon - only 10 days between races - so the month off this time would have freshened her up. Small Each-way claims.

Cabrini is a lovely filly that we bought in December sales out of Simon Crisfords’s yard, she is well bred and needed time, so we gave her the Winter break, she has been working well but she will learn plenty here in a hot novice and will be well worth following when she is handicapped.

Yet to win a race but only had five career runs. Wasn't beaten far last time at Wolves and has come out of that race well. Return to the turf here will help, as will the slight step up in trip after running on well the last day. Should be more to come from him and shouldn't be far away. Richard Kingscote rides.

Winter Snowdrop had a good season last year and is getting better with age, she has had a Winter break but has been working well, this is her grade and track so we hope she is the best chance of our runners today.

Has been disappointing after showing promise in his novices. This is probably his last chance and we can see if the quicker ground on turf brings any improvement - just hoping for a better run.

Pulled off a shock last time at Leicester to beat the hot favourite. Up 4lbs for that and likely that another step forward is needed in this good little race, with several promising sorts in. Will love the ground and we think the track will be fine (first run here). That recent run will hopefully give him an advantage, but despite only 5 runners there looks to be a bit more depth to this race than the last one he won, with the Varian runner respected. Mark Crehan, who claims 5lbs again, keeps the ride.

Field of Berries is a new recruit to the yard, she is lowly rated and has probably needed time so today will be a learning curve with her, we hope she can show some promise.

Duke The Legend, as we call him at home. Won really well at Lingfield last time so still going strong despite now being a 12 year-old - this will be his 109th career outing! That was his 12th career win - has come out of that race well too and loves the track here at Epsom - won the 'Dash' here in 2013!. Pace in the race helps as likes to come from off the speed, while Laura Pearson, who rode last time, remains in the saddle to claim a handy 5lbs. Should go well.

Decent sprinter on his day but does find it hard to win - last success came 13 runs ago and just the 4 wins from 64 career starts. Returns from a 4 month break today but has been doing plenty of work at home and has run well fresh in the past. Track is fine too - was second in the Dash here in 2019 and that came off a 15lb higher mark so well-handicapped on that form. Tight race that will probably go down to a fine margin call. But we've got Hollie Doyle riding for the first time too so that's an obvious plus.

Spanish Mane was a superstar last year winning three times, she has had a Winter break and has been working better than ever, she likes being ridden by the girls so my nephew has his first ride as an apprentice on her but joking apart she prefers not to be bullied so should be an ideal ride for him, hopefully she will be thereabouts and get him started.

Only career win on the turf so far came here at Yarmouth, so that's a plus. We are rated 3lbs higher than that 2020 success, but will love the quick ground and despite finishing 8th last time was only beaten 2 1/4 lengths. Richard Kingscote rides and should have every chance in an open race. Each-way.

Bit to prove at the moment after some average efforts of late. Had a month off to freshen up and we are down another 3lbs here so that helps. Did also have a big racing weight last time so with a bit less to carry here that will help. He is certainly better than what he's shown of late, but a bit of cut in the ground might have helped.

Returned to form last time with a close second at Uttoxeter. Has come out of that race well and come on for it too. Raised 5lbs for that run is a bit harsh but we did pull a fair way clear of the rest of the field that day I guess. Better ground is fine - has won on good - and this trip is okay. Should not be far away and would have a decent e/w chance.

Not a race with much depth and likely to be fought out between the Newland and Nicholls runners. But we think our horse is certainly better than last time at Wincanton. Didn't jump great that day so has had plenty of schooling since. Trip and ground are fine too and even though likely to be more competitive once getting a handicap mark, we'd not be shocked if he ran better than recent runs.

Didn't run too badly last time here after 3-4 months off - just getting a bit tired in the closing stages. Drop back in trip here today, but that should be fine and does seem to run well here at the track. With a light racing weight too then would have an e/w chance here.

Won at Lingfield last time - coming with a late run on his first try over this 1m2f trip. Switches to the turf here today but has fair form on the grass when with other trainers (4 top three finishes from 5 runs). Only 2lbs higher here and had plenty of time to get over that last run - almost 2 months. Ground is fine too and another bold bid looks on the cards. The Jim Boyle horse the one to beat, but should have every chance and a decent e/w option.

Long time since winning on the turf but ran some good races in defeat last summer and is a CD winner here too (2015). Should be going well if transferring recent AW form to here.

Yet to win on the turf (5 runs), with only win coming on the AW at Lingfield. Only third run for the yard and did much better last time at Lingfield (Jan) when a close 4th. Had a wind op over the winter and since that last run too. Returns on a career-low mark and we've managed to book Hollie Doyle too. Looking forward to getting going again with him so be happy with a solid run with the wide draw in 16 not ideal - going to be hard from there!

Mariegold is a lovely big scope filly who ran well on debut last year. She should love the track and ground today and is ready for a run. Ryan Moore is a useful jockey booking

Been a bit average this year in last few runs, but they came over hurdles and isn't quite the same horse over hurdles. The Scottish National has always been the target. So, back over fences a plus and acts well on the better ground. Longer trip a slight unknown as first time tackling this sort of distance, but has won over 3m2f in the past so every chance he'll be fine. Goes without saying a super competitive and open race but the horse is well and with the ground in his favour certainly has a squeak. 

After a string of seconds he gained a deserved win at Plumpton last time out. Loves the better ground and has come out of that race well. Feel we've found another good opportunity for him to grab another win here. The Nicholls horse to beat, but the ratings suggest we've a fair bit in-hand and we'll be disappointed if he can't follow-up that recent win again here.

3lbs lower than last time but we are also upping him in trip here today after getting a bit outpaced aver 2m recently. The better ground should help him get the trip too and breeding suggests it's worth a crack. A bit of a fact-finding mission and the Nicholls horse looks the main one, but hoping for a good run and if getting the trip can hopefully open a few more doors. Ground is fine.

Vadream won nicely on debut and has always been held in high regard by my yard. Her work this spring has been very nice and she looks well. This is a huge step up in grade so we will see if she is good enough!

In good form at home and will enjoy the step back down in trip here after running over 2m last time in Dubai. Good ground is fine too and Frankie, who has won on him before, a bonus in the saddle. The William Haggas horse will be hard to beat though, but on his best form not without a chance of getting some place money.

More needed on recent runs and only third run for the yard since coming from the Olly Murphy team. Down 6lbs here helps from last time and also down in grade. Also debut run over fences here today so hoping the switch will bring some improvement. Weak race but still probably best watched though until we see more.

He showed promise on his first three start over 7f and should benefit from a gelding operation and this step up in trip. He has been in good form at home and hopefully will put in a good performance. The horse to beat looks to be Corbulo of Brian Meehan's who was quite impressive last time out at Bath. Mark Crehan (5) takes the ride.

Steps up in trip to ten furlongs for his run on turf, also has a hood added as he has thrown away his chances by travelling keenly a couple of times.

Delighted with his debut run at Lingfield, when 4th of 12. Has done well since at home and first run on the grass here will be fine. Trip is fine and we've Oisin Murphy booked to ride. Hoping his experience and that recent run will be a bit plus here. Each-way chance.

Has a poor draw today and is very much a 'work in progress' horse at the moment. He will need to be very good to go close today.

Is very very talented but equally as quirky. He has won over CD before and is on a workable mark though - he can go well.

No penalty for his last win at Plumpton. Up in trip here to 3m, with last two wins coming over around 2m4f, but suggests he'll stay based on recent wins. Loves the better ground and no track issues. As long as the quick races don't catch up with him then should have every chance of landing the three-timer. Micheal Nolan takes over in the saddle.

Bolted up when encountering some decent ground for the first time at Plumpton the time before last. We has to run him quickly after that race before the handicapper reacted and he ran okay to be third - but did look a bit flat that day. Rejuvenated with 3 weeks off since - he should be sharper here but he'll have to be with a couple of recent winners in here and some with some useful form. However, it's the right class of race for us and he should be competitive here.

Fit from the AW when running several good races over the winter. Back on the turf here, but only third run on the grass. Still looking for his first career win, but has gone close many times. Was also probably a bit unlucky last time at Lingfield when not getting the best of runs so with a bit more luck should be in the mix again here.

11 years-old now, but still loving his racing. Needed the run last time out at Newcastle after a break, but still wasn't beaten too far. Dropped a few pounds for that and back on the turf here will suit. In really good shape and is running at a track he's a CD winner at - when winning this race a few years ago. Should go well and fair e/w option in an open affair.

Came to us from the Gordon Elliott yard - did well on debut run for us at Hereford last month (4th of 14). Similar race here and dropped a pound for that run, while Lorcan, who rode last time out, remains in the saddle. The Skelton horse - Dan Gun - might be hard to beat, but if building on that last run would have an e/w chance here.

Goes without saying we've all got the Nicholls horse to beat here so could all be playing for places. Our horse is doing well at home though and ready to run here on debut. Will be fine in the ground and the track should suit. Looking forward to getting going with him and be delighted if we can grab second here!

Lot more needed from what she's shown on the track so far. But will gain more experience here and will be more competitive once getting a handicap mark.

Another runner of ours today that has a chance but also has a hot favourite to deal with. She won well here over this course and distance last time and the 4lb hike is offset with Niall's 5lb claim this time. Trip, track and ground all fine and even though I think it would be a shock if we beat the favourite - outside that horse, we'd have fair place claims.

First run on the track - a very well-bred filly (Golden Horn) but likely to do better in time. We help her on debut though with Saffie taking off 7lbs.

Another solid run last time at Plumpton (2nd) so would have an each-way chance here if running to that form. Ease in grade slightly helps, but has more weight as a result (12-1). Jamie a plus in the saddle and the first-time blinkers can hopefully help eke out a bit more. Only unknown is the step up in trip - up to 3m2f here, but we feel it's worth a try.

Fact of the Matter has been a legend for us down the years, and it is lovely to see him back in and still with the same enthusiasm for life.  He is in great form, and although he isn't getting any younger, he should still be up to winning races.  He loves the quirks of the Cheltenham Cross Country course and won around that track off an official mark of 135, but his highest ever winning mark over conventional fences is 125, and he runs off 127 today.  However, he should enjoy the figure of 8 track here, and this doesn't look a strong race for a class 3, so he should have a chance despite this being his first run in almost a year.

Only career win came on the flat - yet to win over hurdles from 4 times (2 thirds). Needs to brush up his jumping and settle a bit better but we feel the better ground should suit and Jamie takes over in the saddle. Doesn't look the best of races, so would have another chance of getting off the mark over hurdles, with Nye Bevan one of the main dangers. Each-way chance.

Second runner for us in the race and we'd have a chance here too - both our runners are hard to split really. Only had three runs over hurdles but shown up well with a few places. Blew away the cobwebs with a spin on the flat last time at Kempton at the end of March. Will act well on the better ground and has gone okay at the track in the past. Should not be far away and another with an e/w chance.

Tight little race with just the three runners, but looks a contest that we've all got a chance in. Can ignore the last run when pulled up at Ascot as lost a shoe that day and didn't jump very well as a result. Had a few months off to get over that and back to a track he's won at before too. We are the only distance winner in the field too, so hoping that counts for something and won't mind the better ground. Coolanly looks the main danger as we are rated the same as that horse but has to give it 6lbs. Not without a chance though.

Nice colt that shows up well at home- but first day at school here today and the only 2 year-old we've got so hard to assess at this stage. I think we are the cheapest runner in the race too - for what that's worth, but as I say doesn't go badly at home so could run better than odds suggest, but really no more than a small e/w chance as we learn more here.  Rhys taking off 5lbs from the saddle.

Last seen winning well at Leicester back in October - had a nice winter break and has been gelded during that time too. Has run here twice before so that track knowledge will help, but was down the field both times. No matter what will improve for this after 6 months off, but is well at home and looking forward to a nice return run. Small e/w chance.

Has come through his race at Wolverhampton really well and he is able to run without a penalty as that was an apprentice race. This track should suit him much better than Wolves so he should be thereabouts again here today.

Can be forgiven for her last run when she didn't handle the home bend and was eased by the jockey. She will be better suited by this galloping track. The jockey has ridden her before so knows her now. She hopefully has an each-way chance here today.

Nice filly that is having her debut here today - likely to improve for the experience here, but pedigree suggests this 1m2f trip is a good place to start her off.

Bumped into a well handicapped horse last time out at Doncaster but beat the rest of a decent field comprehensively. Track should suit well and he worked nicely at the weekend. Draw 2 a plus and Jamie Spencer is expected to suit his running style. Should go well.

Made a bold bid last time but was a good race and over that 2m5f trip couldn't last out. Back in trip here and in a race she actually won last time it was run in 2019. Rated 5lbs higher than that win, but has won off a bigger mark since so that's fine. Often seems to save her best for Cheltenham - having won here twice - the ground should be ideal too and looks to be on a reasonable mark. We feel she does better in smaller fields too so must have a decent chance.

Early Morning Rain achieved her goal of black type and an 'elite mare' rating of 130 when 2nd in a Listed contest at Exeter last time out, and this will be her last run before heading off to stud.  She might find 2m4, on drying ground, around Cheltenham too much of a speed test today, but having not been able to see her run over the past year, her owners want a nice swan song to end her racing career.  Should be a good day out for them, and anything more is a bonus.

Not a bad sprinter a few seasons ago and was rated in the 100's back in 17-18. Now 9 years-old so this is more his level these days but still enjoying his racing. Returns from a 5 month break, but on a low rating (74), which is a career-low mark. Trip and ground are fine and been working well at home too. A decent draw in 1 helps too, and Laura Pearson booked to take off a handy 5lbs adds to our chance. Competitive, but hard to rule out off this mark after a pleasing gallop last week.

Very open race, but would have chance. We are one of just two prove course winners in the field - having won well here back on December, beating another of today's runners - Black Tulip. Up 7lbs from that and wasn't disgraced last time when third at Ffos Las as got badly hampered that day by a faller. More needed in this better race, but only 10-5 to carry and we've freshened her up with a few months off. Should have more to come and won't mind the better ground. Each-way chance.

Pleasing debut run last October here - that track experience will be a plus and has done well over the winter. That run also came on heavy ground so today's conditions should be more up her street. Mark Crehan booked to ride and helps by claiming 5lbs for us too. Looking forward to a nice run. Tough race though but will gain more experience here and one step nearer to getting a handicap mark.

Can be expected to have improved for the last run - came off 407 days off - when down the field at Lingfield. That was only his first run for us after coming from the Mark Johnston yard - so still learning about the horse. 3lbs lower and Rhiain also booked to claim another 3lbs. Fair draw in 4 helps too and has run well over this 7f trip in the past. But is still yet to win a race from 12 starts so overall we need to see more on the track.

Beat another of today's runners - Toofi - by a head last time out here. Back into a handicap here though and back down to 7f. Was a bit keen the last day so the drop in trip should be fine and was to be a bit expected after 3 months off. Ray Dawson rides and claims a handy 3lbs - should have every chance again and even though the draw hasn't been kind, we won from stall 11 last time. Place claims.

Disappointed last time and now appears up against it. He has some ability though and if Connor Murtagh can drop in and settle him he could run on in a weakish-looking race. Connor's 3lb claim may come in handy too though.

Ran appallingly on debut - he is much better than that. He ran green and around Southwell and that can be fatal. Kempton will suit much better and he has a good draw too (3). I would be disappointed if he didn't run much better today.

Won his maiden and not beaten far in novice events either. Not raced on turf so sure to come on again for the experience. This is a much tougher race but it will point us in the right direction and likely to be a big price at HQ against the big battalions.

Great to see the old boy win last time out at Ascot. He's got a reputation as a horse that throws in the towel in the closing stages but knuckled down nicely the last day to get the job done. We all know he's a talented horse so it's surprising he's only won twice over fences, but he's come out of that last race well and is only up 4lbs. His only other win over fences came here over this CD, so that gives us confidence too. Will love the ground and is still well-treated on old form. Each-way chance.

He has been in good form at home and we are hoping remains of a good mark. It looks a competitive race with the Mark Johnston-trained runner - Happy - the horse to beat. Tom Eaves takes the ride.

Frustrating horse at time as has the ability to win races like this. Did everything right last time in the Greatwood Gold Cup until the last when he hung and nearly ran out. Threw the race away really to eventually be third and even though it was still a decent run it was disappointing as we know the horse is better than that. We also got raised 4lbs for our troubles. Has run at the Festival a few times so has tasted the track, but highly tried in the Bumper (18) and Supreme Novices' (19). Will love the ground and had a month off to get over that last race. Has still only been out of the top three once from his 6 runs over fences and should again be in the mix - hopefully can make amends for last time here.

Decent race but as a result we get in here with a low racing weight of just 10st 4lbs. Ran well here in the Caspian Caviar Gold Cup back in December and off a 5lb lower mark would have a decent chance on that running. Had a few poo runs since, but was better last time at Warwick (2nd). Won't mind the ground and having been third on his only two runs here would have an e/w chance.

She has been pleasing us at home and we are looking forward to seeing her maiden outing. But, the one to beat in the betting is the George Boughey-trained runner - Beautiful Sunshine - and on pedigrees alone it looks a competitive affair. William Buick takes the ride.

Can ignore the last run as got badly impeded by a faller, so actually still did well to finish only 13 lengths off the winner. Ben Godfrey returns to the saddle to take off a handy 5lbs and run prior to last time was a close second at Warwick. A repeat of that and with a bit more luck in-running would give him an e/w chance.

Not been jumping the best in recent runs over hurdles, so we are putting on the blinkers here today for the first time. Down 3lbs from his last run helps too and into what should be an easier class. Still need to see more on the track but more in his favour here today. But overall will be happy with a step in the right direction.

The Murphy horse could still be ahead of the handicapper and might be hard to topple, but Antony made a pleasing return to the track at the end of last month (2nd) at Fakenham. Has come out of that race well and loves the better ground. Ease in grade here too will help (2 grades lower), but as a result we've more racing weight this time. We are also putting the blinkers on for the first time to just try and help keep his mind on the job as made a few sketchy jumps the last day. A lot depends how the favourite runs, but no reason why we can't go okay. Each-way.

Hopefully should be a straight forward task to get back to winning ways here. Will find this easier than the Imperial Cup last time, but we probably got the riding tactic a bit wrong that day anyway and is a lot better than that run. Will love the better ground today too and the track will be fine. Caddyhill looks the danger, but the ratings suggest we've got 12lbs in-hand so we'd be disappointed if we are not taking this.

Back from a break after running okay on debut here back in November. Has had a wind op since then but really expected to improve for the experience and will be better once getting a mark. Luke Morris rides.

Needs to bounce back from a poor run at Newbury last time out. Down a few pounds helps, but should also be more at home on the quicker ground. Step up in trip should suit too and looking forward to a better run - The Skelton horse is probably the one to beat, but we feel Flaminger can run better than recent run.

Harry Redknapp-owned German flat winner, that is having his first run in this country and first for us. Has shown up okay at home and looking forward to seeing were we are with him. Has won in Germany over a mile but feel this step up to 1m2f is a good place to start. We'll learn more about the horse today and being off the track since November can be expected to improve for this.

Is a very immature horse. He hasn't shown a great deal to date, but he is still a baby and once the penny drops he should be able to win a race or two. He might be better after another summer holiday and given time to mature. Anything he does in the meantime is a bonus.

Very easy winner at Southwell last time out - has come out of that race well but different conditions here today back on the turf. Showed plenty of speed last time so the drop back to 5f should be fine. Up 6lbs too here, but we are offsetting that with the jockey's 7lb claim, so now she's got a win under her belt hopeful that confidence can see her run well here. Forced to run a little bit here as likely to go up a fair bit more for that last win. More on his plate, but in good order so Each-way chance.

Ran well for much of the race last time, but didn't see out the 6f trip, so the drop back to 5f should be a help. Just looking for some improvement not on the turf.

We were pleased with his debut run over fences at Warwick last time out. That came in December so back from a small break here, but is well at home and won't mind the better ground. A pound lower that last time and has schooled well at home since. Should have every chance, with the in-form Powerstown Park to beat, but that horse continues to rise up the ratings so that gives us hope.

Ran well to be a fair fourth at Newbury last time out - similar race here and off the same mark so should have every chance of going well. Has improved at home for that last run too and is running at a track he's won at in the past. Well at home and we'd like to think he's got a decent chance here today.

Is out of a black type winning mare and a half sister to some useful horses. She goes well at home and certainly has the ability to feature today. We've had 36 bumper runners this season and an impressive 64% of them have been in the top three so she shouldn't be too far away today.

Put up a good performance to win comfortably at Wincanton on his first start over fences and on better ground. Up 10lbs for that and this is a stronger race, with two others looking well in. However, we are still well-handicapped ourselves and at the right end of the weights - if handling the tighter track. Has come out of his last race well and likely to put up another good performance today.

A couple of thirds in last runs, but been well back both times. We've given him 3 months off since and in here 3lbs lower now, but is a tricky horse to get right. The quicker ground will be more in his favour though and think he's worth another crack over this longer trip. Cheekpieces are also on for the first time and having won off an 8lb lower mark before then certainly capable in a race like this. Small Each-way chance, but - as I say - he's a tricky customer to get right.

Has shaped with promise in four career runs to date - not been out since October, but has been waiting for the better ground. Mares only race here and down a few pounds from her last run helps. Should have more to come and will like conditions - will improve for the run, being she's had 5 months off, but no shock if she snuck into a place.

15 race maiden but has shown glimmers of form when trained in Ireland. Should also be much more at home on the better ground today and we've had her wind operated on since her last run. 6lbs lower than last time and the jockey can claim 7lbs too so a lot better off this time too. Cheekpieces to help her settle and in a competitive race hopeful of better and small e/w chance. 

Back from a 3 month break, but looks a nice race to get going again for him. Will be fine on the ground and has run well here in the past. Might just improve for this, but has been doing plenty of work at home and only 5 other runners. The Newland runner the obvious call as the danger but we are looking forward to a decent run back and probably one of our better chances on the day.

Second runner in this race for us. Another that will have the Skelton horse to beat, but will also enjoy the return here to Plumpton. Won here back in Jan and Tom Cheeseman gets on well with him, but likely to be playing for places too.

Another Skelton horse looks the one to beat again here, but the return to Plumpton here for Cheque En Blanc will be a plus. Ignore the last run as that was back over hurdles and didn’t enjoy it – is back over fences here today. More needed as 7lb higher than when winning at Fontwell in Feb, but okay on the better ground and we help with the weight rise with Niall riding to claim 5lbs – therefore, only 2lbs higher than recent win. E/w claims, but only 6 runners (2 places).

The better ground and small field will be to his liking here today. Down a pound from last time, when down the field at Southwell. Overall record is not too shabby, with 12 top three finishes from 26 runs. Philip's 7lb claim a plus too so a chance of hitting the top three, but a lot depends on how the Skelton horse (fav) goes I guess.

Proving a bit frustrating as certainly has the ability to win a race like this over hurdles. That said, has still been running well in similar races this season and looks to have another decent chance of getting off the mark over hurdles. Track experience last time will help and in a race that seems to rest between us and three other horses. Is starting to look a bit exposed now, but should still not be far away. The Skelton and Teal horses look the obvious ones though.

Hasn't run for a long while after picking up an injury in a point-to-point bumper. He is flat bred and so the question will be his stamina, but he goes quite well at home. He loves his jumping and if he stays he should be able to win some race over hurdles. This doesn't look a strong race though, so he could outrun his long odds.

Pleasing debut run at Southwell (3rd of 6). Wasn't the best away that day either so would have learned a lot from that too. Wolverhampton might suit him better and will gain more experience here, but probably one to note once getting a handicap mark, with the Cox runner - Churchill Bay - setting a fair standard.

Is having her second start here. She has improved for her first run and will be suited by the drop to 6f. She will outrun her odds here and will be worth following when handicapped.

Gleneaglet ran well on debut where is looked at one point like she might take a hand in the finish. She didn’t get home that day so we have dropped in trip and that should help. She is also well drawn.

Hard to get excited after last run, but will be better for that with that coming off a 245-day break. Trying him over the longer trip too and feel the visor will help. Lightly-raced still though so hopeful he'll have more to offer, but need to see improvement on the track first.

Hogan's Height took his form to a different level when encountering the Grand National fences for the first time when bolting up in the Grand Sefton in 2019. The Grand National has always been the plan since that win. Obviously the National didn't happen last year, so we've been working back from this edition. He's needed both his runs this season, and should strip an awful lot fitter this time..... but he'll need a lot of luck in running. Let's keep dreaming it could happen!!!

Small quite neat filly who has hinted at ability and probably capable in this sort of race. Will stay further in time and not without a chance if handling the conditions.

Harrier Hawk runs in the 5.05pm at Wolverhampton over 1m1f. She showed some promise last year and was a little out of sorts on handicap debut when she didn't show her complete promise. She seems in good form at home and this looked a logical place to start her off. Karl Burke's and Roger Charlton's runners look the likely dangers. She has drawn wide in 7 and Hollie Doyle takes the ride.

Been in great form of late - has a small break of a few months after some good runs at Kempton at the turn of the year. Down a pound from her last run and Connor rides to take off 3lbs here. First run at Lingfield, but a fair draw in 3 and in a tight little race feel we come here with as good a chance as any.

Nawafeth is on the process of making me look like an idiot because she works great at home but has shown little on the track. She shows a lot of speed at home so perhaps I have had her trip wrong and therefore hopefully the drop to 7f will suit. She is well drawn which helps.

Will be much better for his recent run at Southwell after 3 months off and the better ground will be in his favour too. Probably a small bit to prove still off this mark, but with conditions to suit certainly hopeful of a lot better than last time. Each-way chance.

Ajrad runs in the 4.25pm at Lingfield over 7f. He has some strong form behind him last year in good novice company and looks to be in good form at home going into his opening run. The race looks a nice option for him with Lafan of Richard Hannon's who showed plenty of promise first time out the horse to beat on paper. We have drawn in the middle in 5 and Jim Crowley takes the ride.

Didn't run too bad in the Kim Muir last time - just getting tired in the final half a mile or so. 3lbs lower in the ratings here and we get in with just 10-4 in weight so that helps. Putting the blinkers on to sharpen him up and will love the ground. Stays this trip well and even though a bit to prove at the moment no shock if he ran better than odds suggest.

Still to win a race from 19 starts and poor the last twice. Continues to drop down the handicap though and down another 5lbs here from last time. Will also enjoy the better ground more and has run well over this CD in the past. Deserves to get his head in front at some stage, but wins-to-runs record tells it's own story. Recent winner - Young O'Leary - the obvious call.

Nervous sort of horse who has some fair form but only lightly raced and comes with risks attached. Probably wants further but this is a low grade affair and top rider at least knows him well from the past.

Not shown much in three runs since joining the yard, but the return to Lingfield will help and we are also eased in grade here. Hopeful of better, but needs to show more on the track to be more confident.

Disappointed with her lack of effort last time when pulled up at Huntingdon. Down 5lbs for that so looking for at least a better effort today, but we'd just be happy with a move forward from last time.

Seems to have really taken to this track having won his last two starts here. Slightly up in class as a result and always needs a bit of luck in-running but should remain competitive

Ran okay at Musselburgh last time - better than positions suggested as was a bit unlucky in the race being short of room. Back on the AW here and dropped a pound helps, plus the useful Laura Pearson booked to ride to claim 5lbs. Remains in good shape and being there is pace in the race that will suit his hold-up style.

Stoney Mountain was a decent handicap hurdler - he won a Grade 3 at Haydock, and is two from two at Aintree. He didn't jump well when 3rd in a novice chase on his only start this season and came back with a nasty cut that day. Given time to recover and back over hurdles here, we should see him run well in this competitive affair.

Disappointed a bit last time here - just didn't settle too well and faded up the straight. We feel he's better than that though, while he's dropped 3lbs too. Will need to settle a bit better, but in a similar race would be no shock if he left that last run behind. Josh rides.

Returned to form last time at Hereford with a fair second. Had a light racing weight that day and does do again here (10-2), while the drop back in trip will be a plus after just running out of petrol over 2 furlongs longer last time. Only second run for us after coming from the Christian Williams yard. If building slightly on that last race will go well.

A horse we know a lot about - been with us several times. Had four runs back with us this season and gone close a few times. Drawn well in 1, but often likes to come from off the pace so will need the breaks to come. BUt likes it here and the drop back to 5f is fine. Should be thereabouts.

2lbs lower than last time and we've got Rhys riding here today too to claim 5lbs. But does need a step forward from recent runs and drawn wide in 8 doesn't help. Might just need the run too after 3 months off.

Won well at Leicester at the end of last season - that came off a 5lb lower mark, but after a small break ran well off this rating at Taunton last month (2nd). Trip and ground will pose no issues and should have every chance of getting in the shake-up.

Back from a break after losing his way a bit and having a few problems - hence the time out. Nice to get back going with him and at least he gets back on a fair mark - especially with Charlie's 5lb claim too. Will love the ground and gone well off a break in the past so small e/w chance, but not matter what will improve for the run.

Course winner here and after running on well over his first try over 1m4f last time here, we are upping in trip again here (2m). Dropped a pound and low racing weight helps - bit of a fact-finding mission but likes the track and will hopefully open some doors if he proves himself over the trip.

A horse that came to us from the James Tate yard so first run for us here today. Not been out since July 20 and only had 4 career runs too. Has settled in well, but we'll find out more here tonight as she's also stepping up to a mile for the first time.

Well handicapped these days though not certain to be suited by a drop back in trip. Is inclined to over race and get excited in the preliminaries and needs a confidence booster. Well drawn and top jockey booked so can't be easily discounted.

Second runner in the race. Needs to overcome the draw in 10, but should be more at home back on the AW after running below par in soft ground at Nottingham last Oct. Had a nice break over the winter and should have more to offer around this level. Rhys takes off 5lbs too and the horse has run well at the track before, but feel might just need this back after the time off.

Returned last time here with a cracking second after not being the best away. Up in trip here from 1m to 1m3f is the biggest question mark, but ran on well last time to suggest it's worth a crack. Jockey also helps by taking off 3lbs. Draw not great in 12, but hoping over this longer trip he'll get the breaks. Small e/w chance, but the favourite might be hard for us all to beat.

Nice draw in 4 helps. Ran okay to be 5th of 10 at Lingfield last time out in a similar race, yet to win from 10 tries on the AW though, and often placed more than he wins overall. Jockey helps with his 7lb claim - is also only his sixth career ride, but a useful rider. The horse is well and actually of my two in the race - even though this might be the bigger price - I think can run the better.

Second runner in the race for us and has the more to prove from my two. Only third run for us so still finding out about him and trying him up in trip and in the first-time blinkers here so see if that opens up a few more options. But just be happy with a step forward.

Lammas looks the horse to beat on paper and I feel ours will be better once he has gained a mark. Rab Havlin takes the ride.

Did well a few years ago but has lost his way a bit of late. Down another 5lbs in the handicap helps though and trying to get some confidence back now over hurdles. Seems well at home and for the 4 month break. The average race gives us am e/w squeak and certainly well handicapped on old form - just needs to recapture it.

Improving chaser that's now won 4 of his 8 runs over fences when going in at Kelso last time out. Up 5lbs for that, but means we get into this better race with only 10st! Yes, we are 2lbs out of the handicap but that is fine. First run over the fences, but we feel he'll love them and is on the main a good jumper. Will also thrive on the good ground. This is a big step up, but Brendan knows the horse well and he's a good jumper, who if he gets in a rhythm could run a big race - stays well.

No great shakes the last twice, but has had a few problems and only been out twice since 2019. Will be better for last run at Southwell when needing the run after the break. Down 3lbs helps and also into an easier race. Will love the better ground too and hopeful the longer trip will be fine. A lot of weight (12-1) but doesn't look a great race, so that will give us an e/w chance

The horse to beat on paper is Boss Power of Sir Michael Stoute’s who was impressive last time out and I feel will be hard to beat even with a 5lb penalty. Amazing Red is in good form and should run well. Mark Crehan takes the ride claiming 5lb.

Lovely horse that's done well since going hurdling - winning twice. Ran well behind the useful My Drogo at Kelso last time (2nd) in a Grade Two - the form of that race looks decent and after just getting a bit tired in the closing stages the drop back in trip here will help. Will be fine on the flatter track and the ground too. Tough race, being a Grade One - but his form all season is solid and think he is too big a price - should run well.

Chapmanshype has won 7 of his 14 career starts, so he knows how to win! He's off a career high mark here of 146, so he needs to keep improving, as he's carrying a lot of weight. He loves good ground, and is fresh and well, so he should run his race but will need plenty of luck in running.

Thistle Do Nicely will be a massive price after 18 months off the track, and it’s a big ask in a Grade 3 on his comeback run.....but he’s not missed a days work and the handicapper has given him a chance off 130 (was rated 136 before his injury), and some of that form looks pretty good now, with Dashel Drasher winning a Grade 1 earlier this season. Certainly worth an each way chance!

Won on her final start for John Gosden and has moved to mine looking fantastic. Small question mark over the step up in trip but Golden Horn seems to be a strong stamina influence. Her work has also been good.

Won well last week and went up 7lbs which was a bit harsh so we have to go here today under a penalty, but this is a lower grade than last week and she will not qualify for this grade again. She is a big filly so can carry the weight. She seems to have come out of the race well and hopefully will follow up that win.

Had a good Winter and finally got his head in front over track and trip last time in a low-grade affair. This is a slight step up but not much depth so should be thereabouts if he continues to progress. Seems in good shape.

Ran well at Market Rasen two runs ago (2nd), but ran flat last time out at Exeter and no real reason for that. Had a month off since to freshen up and seems well for it. Conditions are fine and would have every chance if putting that last run behind him.

Not much chance last two starts but this 7f probably suits him best. Needs a strong pace to aim at and everything to fall right but could go well at a big price.

Delighted with his win at Newbury last time out - up 7lbs for that, but in this better race we get in with a lovely racing weight of just 10st 9lbs. He's come out of that race very well and will love the ground and track. Very competitive contest, but we feel he'll love the Aintree track too and should make a bold bid from the front again - hopefully he'll be hard to pass again and we feel we come here with slightly more than just an e/w chance.

CD winner and should hopefully find this easier now into a Classified Stakes race, seeing he is one of the joint top-rated in the field too. Needs to find some old form, but only fourth run for us since joining the yard so hopeful there is more to come - small chance of hitting the frame, but taking on two in-form recent winners here.

In good order at home and will love the Spring ground. Ran well off a long break last time at Leicester, when third in a Hunter Chase at Leicester behind Cat Tiger. Take that horse on again here, but 3lbs better off and will be better for that run. The horse also has experience over the fences after running 8th in the Grand Sefton here in Dec 19. Good jockey booked (Zac Baker) for a race like this too and granted a clear round would have e/w claims.

First run for us - a nice horse that has won twice over in France. Shows plenty of speed at home and the fiberesand should suit well having won with give underfoot on the turf. Helping with Jonathan's claim, but we'll know more about his handicap mark after today and no matter what likely to improve for the run after around 9 months off.

Ran well here the last day, when 5th of 16. Dropped a few pounds for that helps and looks to be getting the hang of things based on that last run. Will also be better over this slightly shorter trip after not quite seeing out the 2m3f last time. Should not be far away, with a solid e/w chance.

A big scopey horse who has been gelded over the winter, he ran well for a long way at Newbury on debut on heavy ground last year before tiring late on. He is just ready to start out again this season we're hopeful he can develop into a nice sort in time as he gains experience.

Only had three career runs, but has been getting better by the race. Last time was an improved fifth and only beaten 3 1/4 lengths. Not qualifies for handicaps and we'll find out about her mark today, but we are helping her by also having a 7lbs claimer on today. Has improved again at home too. First run at the track, but should suit so not without an e/w chance here.

Likes it up here at Newcastle and has won over this course and distance in the past too off this mark. James Doyle a top jockey booking and we are reapplying the blinkers today to replace the visor and mix it up a bit. We do have a bit to find with Rare Groove though, who finished in front of us last time, so does have a bit to answer. But is in good form at home, will run his race and we feel we can get closer this time.

Ivynator won nicely at Newcastle at the end of last year and has had a holiday over the winter. Step up in trip will suit him and the ground should be lovely. I am surprised by his price.

Yet to win, but only had five career runs and shown a fair level of form on the AW. Tried a mile last time but didn't quite last home so the drop back to 7f here will help. Down another 2lbs here will help and a nice draw in 1. Well at home and not without an e/w chance now into a fillies' only race.

Good record here and ran as good as ever in a better race here over this trip on Saturday. Wide draw yet again no help but should be thereabouts if Saturday's efforts have not taken their toll.

Ran better than finishing position suggested last time at Doncaster - was only beaten 4 lengths in the end and that was after messing up the start (reared). Down a pound and Jonathan is able to claim his 5lbs here as the last race was an apprentice contest - so 6lbs better off. Drop back in trip is fine and with just three runs on the grass should have more to come on the turf. Open race though, so advice would be each-way claims.

Billhilly has been gelded since he last ran and had a holiday. This is a fact-finding mission today as we are dropping back in trip significantly but he has been showing a lot of speed at home. He has a good draw though so at least that helps.

She was a little disappointing last time out where she travelled well and found very little off the bridle in the finals two furlongs. This looks a more suitable option for her and we have decided to take a little weight off her back with the use of 5lb claimer Mark Crehan. The one to beat on paper looks to be Emerald Fox of Patrick Chamings who has been very consistent of late.

Wide passage last time on return after a minor injury. Well drawn today and back down in grade so highly likely to be involved at a big price though the race will bring him on again.

is ready to run and will be fit for his debut. This track should suit him but it looks a decent race. We will ride him patiently and get him to finish.

Song Two ran much better than his finishing position suggested at Nottingham last year. He has done well for a winter in his back and is ready to run. He could out run his odds.

A nice second here over this course and distance last time. Gets in off the same mark and should have a similar chance. Only negative is the wide draw in 14, so certainly not going to be easy from there. But does like to come from a bit off the pace - it's just if the breaks open up for her!

Experienced performer that is having his 83rd career run here today. Had a small break since a good spell in Feb, winning once here over this trip. Up 4lbs from that but ran okay off this mark last time over a mile here and certainly still well-treated on old form. Likes to come from off the pace, so will need a bit of luck in-running - being a hold-up performer and draw 10, therefore, not totally ideal, but hopefully he can get the breaks to overcome it. Not one to totally rely on as depends what mood he's in on the day, but certainly capable of going well here and has been well at home for his break and of our two in the race is slightly preferred. Each-way.

Has won over 10f at Chelmsford and not really run to his best here before but worth another try now he is a bit older. Has had a good Winter and no surprise to see him get back on an even curve if things go right for him.

A nice draw in 3 helps and would have come on for her last run as it came off a 6 month break. Had some niggles since coming to us from the Hughie Morrison yard but has shown ability in the past. Drop back in grade will help and we feel the step up to 1m2f is a plus, but overall just looking for an improved effort and feel she can show that today and should run better.

Too free on both starts so far and needs to learn to settle and get his confidence. Will have more chance once he is handicapped. 

I am still no closer to knowing Nawafeth's optimum trip, than I was when she joined the yard. She scoped badly after her last race at Wolves, which explained the poor showing. Her work since has been very good and she looks fantastic, so that gives us hope of a better run today.

Not badly-treated on old form but is now a 10 year-old. Course winner here too and will be fine on the quicker ground. Needed the run last time after a break and was over a trip a bit on the short side. Step back up to 3m1f here will be fine but does look very competitive for the grade so hopefuly rather than confident.

Needs a sound surface and 3m is likely her trip. Just a question of whether she settles enough early on, but if she does is likely to go well.

Has run some fair races at Huntingdon over the sticks - runs here at Plumpton for the first time and in here off a pound lower mark than last time, but a much lower racing weight - is 8lbs lower than last time. Will enjoy the faster ground too and track should be fine. Jamie, who has ridden her for the last two times remains in the saddle. Would have an e/w chance.

Howdilyoudo was placed in a bumper and two novice hurdles where she showed some promise. She disappointed on handicap debut but she didn't appear to handle the mud. Back off a break on a drier surface, she should be able to improve further, and there is no reason to believe she won't be involved at the business end of the race.

Perfect Inch ran well in Dubai without troubling the judge. This looks a weaker affair and she seems in good form at home. She has run well at the track in the past too.

Very consistent performer that is a course winner here in the past. Acts well on the good ground and back to a fair mark. Into a better race here, but as a result only has 10-8 to carry. Heads here with a leading chance, but the only niggle being he’s probably got a little bit to prove at this longer trip. Small e/w chance, but that's all really.

The Henderson horse is respected, but this is another of ours today that should have every chance. Just went down by ¾ of a length last time at Doncaster and gets in here off the same mark. Will be fine on the quicker ground and has had a small break (1 ½ months) to get over that last outing. Should not be far away and probably my best chance on the day outside Casa Loupi.

He ran well on his first start back where he did a bit too much early on and hit the line well to finish a close sixth. He has come out of this race well and we have decided to now try him on the turf for the second time in his career. The ground should be in his favour being on the quicker side and it looks a nice option for him. Tom Eaves takes the ride.

A deserved win last time out here after a string of place finishes. Just held on that day by a neck so the 4lb rise means he’ll need another step forward here. But likes the ground and just idled a bit in front last time out. Does have a lot of weight (12-4), but doesn’t look a great race so that will help – another bold bid on the cards and should be bang there, with the Skelton horse the obvious danger.

Another runner in this race for us and another with a big weight (12-5). Therefore, Niall’s 5lb claim will help on that score. Yet to win over hurdles, but has shown up well a few times to suggest he can get involved here in a very average-looking race. Each-way claims

Had his problems and returns from a long time off (492 days). Will, therefore, improve for this but has dropped to a fair mark and before his time off had shown good form in better races than this. This looks a nice place to get him going again but will undoubtedly improve for the run.

Soros made a good debut before being forced to drop back in trip which wouldn’t have suited. 12 furlongs much better but the draw has not been kind.

The Venetia Williams horse looked useful when winning at Huntingdon last time out and on that run and would have be hard to beat - but the good news for us is that horse is now a non-runner. Saturn and Silk has done nothing wrong in all her hurdle starts just bumping into a few to good each time but has taken on some decent mares. Has no problem with good ground, this may be a little quicker today but as long as it’s safe it shouldn’t trouble her. This is her second go at this trip which she seemed to stay well enough last time, the two that were ahead of her in the market are now out so this does look a good opportunity for her on paper.

This will be his first run back after a break and he looks to be in good form at home. The Mark Johnston and Charlie Fellowes trained runner are the main dangers in the market. Harry Burns takes the ride.

Vanity Affair has done decent form and looks very unexposed. I feel he is ahead of his mark still. My one concern would be the track as he can race behind the bridle which wouldn’t suit.

Only third run for us since coming from the Martyn Meade camp. Yet to show much on the AW so hoping the return to the turf will help. Has only had one run on the grass (Leicester) on debut but that cam on heavy ground. Step up to a mile will also help so hoping for better today but a bit of a fact-finding mission really.

We were disappointed that he didn’t win last time out at Stratford, when a beaten odds-on favourite. Prior to that had run the useful Tritonic second too. However, it seems the winner of that last race – Stepney Causeway - could be above-average too, after since bolting up at Stratford again (15 lengths). Better ground here is fine and the ratings suggest we are the clear one to beat. Deserves to get his head in front after three runs over hurdles and hopefully today will be his day.

Nothing to shout about so far from two runs over hurdles, but had shown some form prior to that in NH Flat races. Will, however, get a handicap mark after this and will be seen in a better light after that.

Well-bred filly that makes her debut here today, but like a lot of mine on their first run is expected to learn a lot from today. But shows plenty of speed at home, so will be fine over this 5f trip, but breeding suggests in time her future might sit over a bit further.

This looks a competitive novice and the horse to beat on paper looks to be the Simon Crisford trained Ilza'Eem who has run well on his first two starts. Krank It is in good order at home and I am hopeful he can run a nice race and come on for the run. George Wood takes the ride.

Competitive race and one of two in it for us. Both look to have similar chances so there might not be a lot between my pair. Cats has had a small break after a good spell in some NH Flat races on the AW and will love the better ground back on the turf. Only fifth run over hurdles but has improved since the last time we saw him over the sticks. Conditional jockeys’ race too, so probably not one to go overboard in, but we’ve a good pilot in Tom Cheesman, who has ridden in over 200 races, riding. Each-way.

This is definitely a better trip for him than Taunton two runs back. Ground might just be getting a bit lively for him but not without place claims. Wouldn't be particularly worried about being out of the weights.

Only third run over fences and even though no great shakes for far, is still learning. Josh takes over in the saddle here and dropped 5lbs by the handicapper helps. Looks a very average race too, so that must give us a chance – we are the joint top-rated in the field, so the big weight is a slight concern. The Webber horse – Eurkash – looks the one to beat though.

First run for the yard and first in this country after coming over from France. Only had 5 career runs over there and shown a fair level of form. Goes without saying we'll find out more today as hard to assess the form to over here, but has settled in well and having run well on the soft, we feel the fibresand will suit. Each-way chance.

10-race maiden. On these terms the Karl Burke horse is the clear one to beat - rated 19lbs higher than us and off level weights here. However, we should still have an e/w squeak here, being we are one of the more experienced runners in the field and we know she acts on the fibresand too.

Slightly disappointing last time at Fakenham after a promising run in a NH Flat race at Lingfield before that. Took a bit of a hold last time, so needs to settle better today, but is still learning his trade over hurdles. Former flat winner, so knows how to win and should be more at home on the drying ground. The Nicholls horse was a fair flat horse and is the unknown on hurdles debut, but we should be thereabouts if he can settle a tad better - looks our better chance from our two runners in the race.

Bucko's Boy won a bumper earlier this season, but threw away any chance on hurdling debut when depositing Page over the 2nd last when jumping out to his left.  We've done plenty of schooling since, and back on decent ground, he'd have a chance of adding another win to his CV but again, there are a couple of interesting opponents too.

Should have strengthened up a bit but has a tendency to run a bit free. Realistically will need to run in handicaps though to be more competitive.

Yet to get off the mark from 9 runs, but has shown a fair level of form around this grade. Third last time at Fontwell and down a pound for that helps. The drying ground should help and has at least got a fair bit of track experience. Decent chance to get off the mark in a poor race, but would have the Seamus Mullins runner – En Coeur – as the clear one to beat.

College Oak has been fairly progressive this season having won a maiden hurdle, and a handicap at Ascot.  He got bogged down in the mud through the depth of the winter, and should appreciate being back on some good ground, although he'd not want it quicker!  He only carries one penalty as one of his wins was in a conditional jockeys' race, and we're taking 5lbs off today.  He certainly looks to have a chance here although there are a couple of main dangers.

CD winner here and wasn't far away here last time in a Claimer - seems to like the track. Back into a handicap here with a fair draw in 6, would probably need a career-best with last win coming off 2lbs lower, but George gets on well with the horse and can claim 5lbs here too so that helps. As I say, might just be in the handicapper's grip at the moment, but should be competitive.

Stayed on last time when 4th at Uttoxeter, albeit beaten a far way. Has become very frustrating since winning first time out for us hoping that some better ground works the miracle but not one to put a huge amount of confidence in.

Average race, so that would give us a chance. 16lbs lower than handicap debut three runs ago and we are 5lbs lower than last time, when down the field at Hereford. Track should suit better and the longer trip is a plus too. Horses are going well, so that gives us some hope of an improved run here today, but overall has been largely disappointing and had her problems so would need to show more here today.

Valletta Sunset has been so frustrating he works better than he has shown on the racetrack, he is up in trip here in a weak race and Sam knows him very well, just hoping that the distance will show some improvement even though he’s not bred for it.

Another who won first time out and hasn’t quite reached that height since has run some solid enough races in defeat this season going back hurdling didn’t work last time so back over fences today Luca Morgan takes of 7lb so running of his lowest mark for years in what doesn’t look a deep contest if he can recapture some old form should be competitive.

12 years-old now and into a Veterans race here today. Stays further than this 3m1f trip so that will be fine and the ground is okay too - acts on most. Our horses seem in good overall form at the moment too and in a race that we are taking on similar old timers then must have a small e/w squeak, with proven stamina in his locker.

Won last time over fences and hopefully can get back to form in this spere. Goes well this time of year with drying ground and has e/w chance in tight heat.

Former winning Pointer. But yet to get off the mark under rules. Not getting any younger at 11 years-old and even though he took a bit of a step forward last time when third at Plumpton, he was still a fair way back. 2lbs lower here and the drop in trip will help after getting tired last time over 3m1f. Will also like the better ground as Point wins mainly came on good ground. Still more needed though to get involved in what looks a better race than last time. Small e/w

Popular 12 year-old that is still loving his racing at the right level. Been running well on the AW this winter so hoping he'll be fitter than most too. Small 3 week break to freshen up for this and in really good shape at home. Has run well at the track many times in the past and returns to the turf on a fair mark. Competitive, but Graham Lee has built up a good understanding of the horse and is back in the saddle too. Expect his normal late run from off the pace and if the breaks come then certainly has a decent e/w chance.

Consistent mare that rarely runs a bad race. Last seen going down by just 1/2 a length at Southwell (did nothing wrong) but despite going up 2lbs for that, this better race means we've got 7lbs less racing weight to carry. Took well to the visor last time too so that remains on and regular jockey Brendan Powell rides. Drying ground will help her, plus the slightly longer trip will be fine too. Likes to get on with things from the front and even though nothing in-hand from the handicapper another bold bid up top expected and should have a fair e/w chance. The Bay Birch won this race the last time it was run so has to be feared.

Might be a big ask up in grade but we are trying to help her weight so in this better race has just 10-4 to carry. This will be the lightest weight she's had since going jumping and Charlie can also take a further 5lbs off. Trip and ground are fine, while on her fourth at Taunton two runs ago would have a small e/w chance.

Exod'ela won off a mark of 119 in the spring of last year, and has run well off 125 when only beaten 3 lengths at Cheltenham in the autumn, and when 2nd off that mark at Bangor in a series qualifier. Things haven't fallen right for him since, and he comes here off a mark of 120, and with a bit of luck in running, he has the ability to run into a place in this valuable series final.

Ran well for a long way in a much better race last time at Sandown so this ease in grade and drop in trip will be a big help and hopefully we’ve found the right race for him to now get off the mark after three seconds prior to that last run. Ground is fine and track will suit. Should be hard to beat and we’d be very disappointed if he can’t open his account.

Been running okay this year – winning well at Exeter three runs back and that wasn’t disgraced in third last time at Plumpton with a big weight. Dropped a pound for that here and in this harder race has 8lbs less in racing weight to carry. Acts on any ground, but goes without saying a rise in class still so a place might be the best we can hope from her.

He ran well last start  when beaten by a progressive horse of Archie Watsons to finish second. He has come out of this race well and is in good form at home. This looks a good option for him with the one to beat on paper looking to be Margaret Dumont of Hugo Palmer’s. Richard Kingscote takes the ride.

Winner here this Winter in a much lower grade but under today's rider. No chance last time from wide draw when caught wide the whole way round. Again berthed in the car park and will need luck in-running but may well outrun his odds.

Via ran flat last time out but had been on the go for a very long time and looked like he needed a break. Since then, he has had 3 weeks in a paddock and a clear run into this race. If you can forgive that run then he looks massively over priced on the form of his previous 2 races where he gave a stone to Beckett’s horse and was beaten a neck by Varian’s horse.

Had a good Winter and looked liked there was still more to come last start. Worth a try at this trip with regular rider though looks to have a strong favourite to aim at. Seems in good form.

Nice draw in stall 3 and dropped 4lbs from his last run here when down the field. Pulled a bit too hard that day so will need to settle better here. Slight ease in grade will help but still 2lbs higher than last win so even though we expect a solid run, with an e/w chance, will probably need a career-best here to actually win.

Needs to get his confidence but has plenty of ability and this is about his trip. Will be a big outsider but might outrun his odds and should get started on an upward curve soon.

Yet to win a race from 23 starts, but has been placed many times. Delighted with his run last time at Uttoxeter (3rd) - down 3lbs for that helps and we are into an easier class too. Has come out of that race well and should have every chance with no issues surrounding trip, ground or track. Decent e/w chance.

Floral Bouquet is making her seasonal reappearance today, and so will undoubtedly improve for the run, but she goes well fresh and is in good form at home. She'll love the track and the ground, but might be a tad too high in the handicap to have a winning opportunity.

Is well suited by this CD - she has been running consistently all winter and seems well at home. A good draw here so we hope she has a good e/w chance.

Long term maiden but often takes minor honours and ran with promise yet again last time. Needs a good gallop to aim at which he should get here and ran well enough in a similar at this track here earlier in the Winter. Had plenty of racing and hard to recommend but has to go in one day.

Second runner in the race for us - is a past course winner here and is back down to last winning mark after some average efforts of late. Does have a small bit to prove over this trip, with only career win coming over 7f, but has gone close over 1m4f in the past so we know she stays it okay. Small e/w chance.

We took Seaston Spirit out of a race the other day when the ground firmed up and that will be the situation if the much-needed rain stays away. That said, It would be an ideal race for him under satisfactory conditions and should go well if that's the case.

Dominateur has had a frustrating season so far, pulling up last time at Sandown. We're trying first-time cheek-pieces if he makes it to the track and will be looking for a revival.

Struggled a bit the last day over further so the drop back in trip will help and is 3lbs lower here too - doesn't seem to be putting it all in as we know he's better than that. That was, however, only his first run back since a wind op and the visor is on today for the first time to help. Ground okay and not badly treated on old form, having won off a 7lb higher rating in the past. Each-way chance in an average race, but is a horse that does come with a few risks

Back from a break but can go well fresh. Sure to be a strong pace on today (will suit) - stays well and if his jumping holds up would have an e/w chance.

With the change in the weather, the worry is that even Ffos Las which always seems to catch the rain might be unsuitable for our three entries today, all of which require softish conditions. If the ground is deemed unsuitable none will run. Pebbly New Moon was unlucky to click heels on the home bend last time and must have a chance here if taking up the engagement.

Handicap debut and has shown enough on his Kempton third to be competitive here. Up in trip which shouldn't be a problem if settles early. Better ground should also suit and the course will be fine. Should be in the mix despite topweight.

Gutsy win at Huntingdon last time out (chase) - that was made the better as didn't jump great that day either. 3 weeks off since that win and is back over hurdles here on only a 4lb higher mark. Will love the ground and even though the step up to 3m is a bit of an unknown we feel it could bring out more improvement. Should have a big chance in a race that has cut up a bit this morning with a few non-runners to hopefully make our chance a lot easier.

Up For Parol won impressively last time out at Wetherby when we dropped him back in trip. This looks a good opportunity under a penalty but there is one of Nicky's running which could be dangerous. However, I'd not swap our chap and he is in great form at home.

Decent flat performer in France (G2 winner), but only average runs as a hurdler so far from just two runs. Will, however, be better once getting a handicap mark, which he'll get after this.

Ahdab runs in the mile 0-85 at Kempton tonight he was unlucky last start when caught short of room and ran on well to finish second. The John Gosden trained runner looks the horse to beat and James Doyle takes the ride.

Fair filly that we've taken our time with - last seen running well to be second here back in November but is into a handicap for the first time here today and that should also help. Trip and track are fine and she's done well over the winter. Luke Morris rides and would have e/w claims here today.

Still a maiden but has run some good races in defeat here never getting beat too far. Much better draw for a change and could go well at a big price if she gets an even run round.

Poor race, but lightly raced and would certainly have a chance. Poor draw in 14 to overcome, but hopefully over this 1m4f trip can overcome that. Trip is fine and has acted well on better ground on the turf so the AW surface (first try on it) should suit. Each-way chance in a very open race.

In The Genes runs in the 0 to 50 classified race at Kempton over 1m 4f. It is a weak race with most of the field showing little form so hopefully we can see some improvement. We have put blinkers on her to help sharpen her up and Kieran O’Neill takes the ride.

Didn't run too badly last time out (4th) at Hereford and the winner of that race won again yesterday. 2lbs lower and with Charlie riding this time that helps as he's taking off 5lbs as well. Another of ours that we are upping in trip too, but on this quicker ground we feel it's worth a crack. Might be a tall order to beat the Skelton runner, as we have to give that one 6lbs too, but no shock if we ran into a place here.

Not troubled the judge from two runs over fences to date, but we feel the step up to 3m here is worth a try on this better ground. Also down 5lbs here from that last run at Ffos Las. But is also back from 4 months off so likely to improve for this and probably a race that will be going to the Olly Murphy runner - First Class Return.

Only second career run after last seen running down the field at Catterick in a NH Flat race back in December. Hopeful she'll be better on the good ground and has schooled well for this hurdles debut, but the main two in the betting set a fair standard and likely to be better with experience and then a handicap mark.

Was bumped and take wide by another runner last time so best ignored. Tough and genuine so if she breaks well and has a clear run she should be thereabouts. 

Two career AW wins have been at Southwell and yet to get off the mark in handicaps. Down another 2lbs from last time and Jonathan is back on to claim 5lbs so that helps. Nice draw in 7 and no reason why this first try at Wolves won't suit. We've also dropped him in grade today so should find this easier, but with both wins coming on the fibresand and over 5f then a bit to prove still at a new track and over 6f.

Very much first day at school here today - tongue-tie on to help with the breathing and Tabitha's 5lb claim will help, but one for the future with more experience under his belt.

11 years-old now so into these Vets races and should have a leading chance. Been off since December, but has been waiting for the better ground and is a horse that goes well fresh too. Track a bit of an unknown - first run here - but has won many times at Fontwell so hopeful it will be okay. Open race with all 4 having a say, but he's fit and well, plus has a lovely light weight (10-3) which will be a big help.

Bounced back to form last time out at Hereford with a 6 length win. Up 7lbs for that but has had a month off to get over that race with this race in mind. Loves it here at Warwick - has won twice in the past, including this race in 2019 when it was last run. Is 9lbs higher than that win, but has won off higher in the past so still not too badly treated. Good ground is perfect too and should have every chance of going well at a track he loves, with the Skelton horse looking the one to beat.