45 races across 6 meetings: Down Royal, Dundalk, Newcastle, Newmarket, Uttoxeter and Wetherby.
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won by 6L (~6lb), raised 2lb — 4lb in hand. Proven on the ground, Won last time, and young enough to improve, Significant booking, Yard in form
3 of the last 4 starts on the wrong ground, mark down 7lb. 1lb below its flat winning mark of 54 back in December 2025
2 of the last 4 starts on the wrong ground, mark down 3lb. 1lb below its flat winning mark of 58 back in March
beaten 2.75L off 132 in October. Proven on the ground, Proven at the trip, Significant booking, Yard in form
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Down Royal
Little to separate them on form because most are unexposed, so it comes down to the yard and the booking.
WATER MILL gets the vote at 9/2 for Gordon Elliott, ridden by Danny Gilligan. The market makes it favourite.
The dangers are WITH NOLIMIT at 1/3 and CONFIDENCE WITHIN at 8/1.
ANNIE BUTTON at 7/1, Peter John Flood and Danny Gilligan, is the one I want to be with. He has already run to within touching distance off this sort of figure, beaten 3L off 84 on 26 September and was staying on at the finish last time.
The dangers are HEROES OF RENOWN at 28/1 (on a falling mark) and GOOD WORLD at 40/1 (well handicapped).
Each-way is the way in at 7/1, 5 places at 1/5.
3 of these want to be on the pace, which usually means they go too quick and it falls to something coming from behind.
SWITCH FROM DIESEL at 11/4, Ross O'Sullivan and Conor Stone-Walsh, looks the most likely of these. He won by 6L (~6lb), raised 2lb — 4lb in hand, handles the ground, with a win from 2 on it and gets a trip he has won over.
The one worry is yard out of form.
SPEISIALTA rates higher on our figures but is passed over — won last time off 115 and runs off 123 — up 8lb.
The dangers are BEIR BUA at 10/1 and BROSNA QUEEN at 40/1.
EL CAIROS at 4/1, Gordon Elliott and Danny Gilligan, is the one I want to be on here. He won by 8.5L (~6.4lb) and escapes a penalty — 6.4lb in hand, handles the ground, with a win from 3 on it and gets a trip he has won over.
The dangers are BLAKE at 2/1 (a course winner) and MANGE TOUT at 13/8 (a course winner).
COURT CANYON at 10/1, Ian Patrick Donoghue and Keith Donoghue, is the one I would be with. He has already won around this track and wears headgear for the first time.
The dangers are KALSMAN at 28/1 (went close off this mark) and COSTACURTA at 8/1.
Each-way is the way in at 10/1, 3 places at 1/5.
3 of these want to be on the pace, which usually means they go too quick and it falls to something coming from behind.
ARCADIAN EMPEROR at 10/1, W. P. Mullins and Mark Walsh, just about gets the nod. He was going well when coming down last time and comes from a yard in good heart at 20%.
The dangers are DAYDREAM NATION at 50/1 and LARGY HILL at 40/1 (from a yard in form).
Each-way is the way in at 10/1, 3 places at 1/5.
GAELIC SEER at 22/1, John E & Thomas Kiely and Mr J L Gleeson, looks the most likely of these. He has a telling booking — upgrade from a 6% rider to 17%.
The dangers are PASSENGER at 7/1 (in first-time headgear) and ROKANAKO at 10/1.
Each-way is the way in at 22/1, 3 places at 1/5.
Dundalk
Little to separate them on form because most are unexposed, so it comes down to the yard and the booking.
SOUTHERN BOULEVARD gets the vote at 11/8 for G. M. Lyons, ridden by G. F. Carroll. G. M. Lyons is running at 31% over the past fortnight, and the market makes it favourite.
The dangers are MONOLOGUE at 15/8 and PURE POWER at 9/2.
SUBIACO at 13/2, Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch with Reese Holohan taking off 5lb, is the one — exactly the sort of race we are looking for. He has had 2 of his last 4 starts on the wrong ground and his mark is 7lb lower for it and has already won around this track.
The dangers are BYE BYE NOW at 16/1 (a course winner) and JORDAN BREEZE at 10/3 (a course winner).
Each-way is the way in at 13/2, 4 places at 1/5.
BIG GOSSEY at 11/2, Charles O'Brien and Robert Whearty, is the standout, and this is exactly the sort of race to find one. He races off a mark 9lb below the 107 it won from in June, has already won round this track twice and runs a style that suits this track.
MEHMAN rates higher on our figures but is passed over — won last time off 69 and runs off 78 — up 9lb.
The dangers are BEAR ON THE RUN at 5/1 (a course winner) and EDDIE G at 11/1 (a course winner).
Each-way is the way in at 11/2, 3 places at 1/5.
CAPTION THIS at 150/1, J A Nash with Orla Tynan taking off 7lb, just about gets the nod. He has a telling booking — upgrade from a 4% rider to 13% on a horse out of form.
The dangers are JENNY SPIDER at 16/1 (from a yard in form) and WEARING STARS at 6/4 (went close off this mark).
Each-way is the way in at 150/1, 3 places at 1/5.
3 of these want to be on the pace, which usually means they go too quick and it falls to something coming from behind.
DALER at 9/2, G. M. Lyons and G. F. Carroll, looks the most likely of these. He has won here and comes from a yard in good heart at 31%.
The dangers are SON OF BEAUTY at 13/2 (a course winner) and GOLDDREAM at 10/1 (a course winner).
BATTLE BORNE at 12/1, Patrick J McKenna with Nicola Burns taking off 5lb, is the one I keep coming back to. He races off a mark 10lb below the 66 it won from in February and has already won around this track.
The risk is EXPOUND, the only confirmed front-runner here — front-runners at this track win 2.8 times their share of these races, and an uncontested lead could be decisive.
STORM ERIC rates higher on our figures but is passed over — won last time off 54 and runs off 59 — up 5lb.
The dangers are EXPOUND at 25/1 (well handicapped) and RIVER DERWENT at 33/1 (a course winner).
Each-way is the way in at 12/1, 4 places at 1/5.
NOT JUST ANY EAGLE is the only confirmed front-runner, at a track where making the running is worth a little (front-runners win 2.2 times their share).
NOT JUST ANY EAGLE at 15/2, Patrick J Flynn with Robyn Donaghue-Leahy taking off 7lb, is the one I want to be with. He has a course win to his name, handles the ground, with a win from 7 on it and gets a trip he has won over.
The one worry is weakened last time.
SERENITY BLUE rates higher on our figures but is passed over — won last time off 80 and runs off 87 — up 7lb.
The dangers are PILLAR OF HOPE at 16/1 (staying on last time) and TRIBAL MOON at 15/2 (a course winner).
Each-way is the way in at 15/2, 3 places at 1/5.
Newcastle
GOLSPIE at 13/2, Patrick Morris and Dylan Hogan, makes most appeal. He won by 3L (~4.5lb) and escapes a penalty — 4.5lb in hand, knows how to win round here and drops in grade after running 2nd in a Class 5, beaten 1.25L, drops to Class 6.
The dangers are BAY DREAM BELIEVER at 12/1 (well handicapped) and TITIAN at 22/1 (a course winner).
Each-way is the way in at 13/2, 4 places at 1/5.
ALL YOU CAN BE at 9/4, Charles Hills and Kevin Stott, just about gets the nod. He should be suited by the ground, placed once from 2 on it and has a telling booking — upgrade from a 8% rider to 14%.
The dangers are KEOGIE at 11/4 (went close off this mark) and BELLA ANGELINA at 4/1 (in first-time headgear).
PEQUENITA at 2/1, Andrew Balding and P. J. McDonald, is the one I would side with. He was only just denied off a similar mark, beaten 0.3L off 71 on 5 September, was staying on at the finish last time and comes from a yard in good heart at 29%.
The dangers are XOCHIPILLI at 5/1 (in first-time headgear) and LADY CAROLINE LAMB at 9/4.
BRAVE TRAVELLER at 7/1, Bryan Smart and Paul Mulrennan, looks the pick of these. He has a course win to his name and was staying on at the finish last time.
The risk is TRY STORM CAT, the only confirmed front-runner here — front-runners at this track win 2.1 times their share of these races, and an uncontested lead could be decisive.
The dangers are TACTICAL BLITZ at 16/1 (a course winner) and ENNOBLE at 11/4 (went close off this mark).
Each-way is the way in at 7/1, 3 places at 1/5.
MICHAELA'S BOY at 12/1, Robert Cowell and Edward Greatrex, is the one I would be with. He knows how to win round here and was staying on at the finish last time.
The risk is ELYAM, the only confirmed front-runner here — front-runners at this track win 2.1 times their share of these races, and an uncontested lead could be decisive.
ELYAM rates higher on our figures but is passed over — won its last two off 75 and runs off 88 — up 13lb.
The dangers are JUAN LES PINS at 10/1 (a course winner) and PADDY'S DAY at 11/1 (a course winner).
Each-way is the way in at 12/1, 4 places at 1/5.
D FLAWLESS at 16/1, Katie Scott with Rhys Elliott taking off 5lb, is the one I keep coming back to. He has won here, handles the ground, with 2 wins from 9 on it and gets a trip he has won over.
The risk is MWAFAQ, the only confirmed front-runner here — front-runners at this track win 2.0 times their share of these races, and an uncontested lead could be decisive.
The one worry is run style against this track.
POPPEYE rates higher on our figures but is passed over — won last time off 63 and runs off 68 — up 5lb.
The dangers are MWAFAQ at 14/1 (went close off this mark) and ORANGESANDLEMONS at 14/1 (well handicapped).
Each-way is the way in at 16/1, 4 places at 1/5.
WINTER CROWN at 33/1, Liam Bailey with Cian Horgan taking off 5lb, is the one — exactly the sort of race we are looking for. He has had 2 of his last 4 starts on the wrong ground and his mark is 6lb lower for it and has won here twice.
The dangers are GREAT at 6/1 (went close off this mark) and SUGAR BABY at 20/1 (a course winner).
Each-way is the way in at 33/1, 3 places at 1/4.
CONCERT BOY at 11/2, Katie Scott and Jason Hart, is the one — exactly the sort of race we are looking for. He has had 3 of his last 4 starts on the wrong ground and his mark is 7lb lower for it and has already won round this track 5 times.
The one worry is run style against this track.
The dangers are BOMB SQUAD at 22/1 (went close off this mark) and CLASINA at 8/1 (a course winner).
Each-way is the way in at 11/2, 3 places at 1/5.
PIT BOSS at 5/1, Liam Bailey and Billy Garritty, is the one that stands out. He has had 2 of his last 4 starts on the wrong ground and his mark is 3lb lower for it and is a twice-winner over this course.
The one worry is run style against this track.
The dangers are PALLAS LORD at 25/1 (a course winner) and VICTORY SOUND at 17/2 (a course winner).
Newmarket
FIRST OFFICER at 15/2, Jane Chapple-Hyam with Sorin Moldoveanu taking off 7lb, is the one I would side with. He has won here 3 times, handles the ground, with a win from 2 on it and gets a trip he has won over.
The one worry is weakened last time.
DOMINATION rates higher on our figures but is passed over — won last time off 75 and runs off 81 — up 6lb.
The dangers are DOVE TALE at 9/4 (went close off this mark) and TROPICAL SANDS at 13/2 (from a yard in form).
Each-way is the way in at 15/2, 2 places at 1/4.
Little to separate them on form because most are unexposed, so it comes down to the yard and the booking.
REIGN OVER ALL gets the vote at 15/2 for Owen Burrows, ridden by Jack Callan. Owen Burrows is running at 45% over the past fortnight.
The dangers are SOLO QUEST at 6/5 and MEDVEDEV at 5/1.
Hard to be confident with this many unexposed, so the yard and the jockey are doing most of the talking.
NATIVE GERMAN gets the vote at 4/1 for Owen Burrows, ridden by Callum Rodriguez. Owen Burrows is running at 45% over the past fortnight, and Callum Rodriguez is a 15% rider.
The dangers are LAST HORIZON at 7/4 and OLD COMPTON at 6/1.
3 of these want to be on the pace, which usually means they go too quick and it falls to something coming from behind.
FENLANDER at 7/2, Olly Williams with Warren Fentiman taking off 3lb, is the standout, and this is exactly the sort of race to find one. He won by 2.5L (~7.5lb) and escapes a penalty — 7.5lb in hand and knows how to win round here.
He is in hot form, winning his last two, and arrives here with his confidence high.
The dangers are AL HUSSAR at 7/1 (well handicapped) and MARCHING MAC at 4/1 (a course winner).
SIENA STORM at 6/4, Ed Walker and Kieran Shoemark, looks the most likely of these. He went close off this sort of rating, beaten 1L off 94 on 9 October, was staying on at the finish last time and wears headgear for the first time.
FAITH IN FLORENCE rates higher on our figures but is passed over — won last time off 78 and runs off 84 — up 6lb.
The dangers are BATED BENEVOLENCE at 25/1 (went close off this mark) and WHAT A GIRL WANTS at 25/1 (on a falling mark).
AL AASY at 5/1, William Haggas and Harry Davies, looks the pick of these. He is a twice-winner over this course, handles the ground, with 4 wins from 7 on it and gets a trip he has won over.
He is in hot form, winning his last two, and arrives here with his confidence high.
The dangers are ROYAL PLAYWRIGHT at 15/2 (well handicapped) and EVANESCO at 8/1 (a course winner).
MARSH BENHAM at 22/1, George Baker and Jack Callan, looks the one to be on. He has already run to within touching distance off this sort of figure, beaten 2L off 75 (1lb higher than today) on 28 September, was staying on at the finish last time and is back quickly, ran 4 days ago.
The one worry is wrong side of the draw.
The dangers are PLAY ME at 25/1 (well handicapped) and BARLEY at 22/1 (went close off this mark).
Each-way is the way in at 22/1, 4 places at 1/5.
A hard race to weigh up with most of these unexposed, so the yard and the booking count for more than the form book.
VENETIAN STORM gets the vote at 6/1 for Ed Walker, ridden by Kieran Shoemark. Ed Walker is running at 22% over the past fortnight.
The dangers are CARBINE COUNTRY at 11/10 and GUIDING FORCE at 6/4.
DINAH MYTE at 12/1, John Gallagher and George Bass, is the one I want to be with. He is back quickly, ran 4 days ago, handles the ground, with a win from 4 on it and has a telling booking — a rider who has won on it before returns.
The dangers are AMUSED at 11/4 (a course winner) and POET'S DAWN at 33/1.
Each-way is the way in at 12/1, 4 places at 1/5.
Uttoxeter
HOLD THE SERVE at 8/13, Olly Murphy and Sean Bowen, is the one I would side with. He comes from a yard in good heart at 23%.
A hard race to weigh up with most of these unexposed, so the yard and the booking count for more than the form book.
AFFINITIVE gets the vote at 10/1 for Henrietta C Knight, ridden by Brendan Powell. Henrietta C Knight is running at 20% over the past fortnight.
The dangers are TARANIS DUBH at 5/6 and ST GABRIEL at 15/8.
ANOTHER VEGA at 12/1, Dan Skelton and Tristan Durrell, looks the most likely of these. He comes from a yard in good heart at 23%.
The dangers are GOLDEN SANJIDA at 50/1 (staying on last time) and GALAXY STAR at 7/1.
Each-way is the way in at 12/1, 3 places at 1/5.
LOUSTIC DU CHATEL at 4/1, Henrietta C Knight and Brendan Powell, is the one I want to be with. He won by 6L (~6lb), raised 2lb — 4lb in hand and comes from a yard in good heart at 20%.
Swapped in for Court Canyon — he was put up just 2lb for a six-length win, which leaves 4lb in hand on our figures, and the yard is going well at 20%.
The one worry is long absence.
The dangers are DIAMOND KODA at 33/1 (went close off this mark) and EUSTACE GRENIER at 13/2 (from a yard in form).
Non-runners: Circuit Breaker.
4 of these want to be on the pace, which usually means they go too quick and it falls to something coming from behind.
A DUBLIN JOB at 40/1, Sarah-Jayne Davies and James Best, gets the vote, and it is the kind of race we wait for. He races off a mark 24lb below the 107 it won from back in May 2025, handles the ground, with 3 wins from 11 on it and gets a trip he has won over.
The dangers are BRAVETHEWAVES at 10/1 (won with plenty in hand) and KALLY DES BRUYERES at 5/2.
Each-way is the way in at 40/1, 3 places at 1/5.
CAWTHORNE BANKER at 17/2, Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill and Kevin Brogan, makes most appeal. He is a 3 times-winner over this course and comes from a yard in good heart at 23%.
The dangers are CHICO MAGNIFICA at 13/8 (went close off this mark) and IOLAOS DU MOU at 9/1 (suited by the track).
Non-runners: No Hard Feelings.
Each-way is the way in at 17/2, 3 places at 1/5.
A hard race to weigh up with most of these unexposed, so the yard and the booking count for more than the form book.
LOU PRINCE gets the vote at 4/5 for Olly Murphy, ridden by Troy Walsh. Olly Murphy is running at 23% over the past fortnight, and the market makes it favourite.
The dangers are HELLO CHARLIE at 4/1 and ICEMAN HARRY at 5/1.
Wetherby
A hard race to weigh up with most of these unexposed, so the yard and the booking count for more than the form book.
LE BEAU MADRIK gets the vote at 1/4 for Dan Skelton, ridden by Harry Skelton. Dan Skelton is running at 23% over the past fortnight, and Harry Skelton is a 22% rider.
The main danger is FLORIDA DREAMS at 3/1.
Hard to be confident with this many unexposed, so the yard and the jockey are doing most of the talking.
WINGS OF THE GLEN gets the vote at 8/1 for Rebecca Menzies, ridden by Shane Fitzgerald. The market makes it favourite.
The dangers are NATE OF SPADES at 4/5 and I'VE GOT A FRIEND at 5/4.
SERVICE MINIMUM at 9/4, Dan Skelton with Dominic Lewis taking off 10lb, is the one I make it. He drops in grade after running 3rd in a Class 2, beaten 8.75L, drops to Class 3 and comes from a yard in good heart at 23%.
The one worry is run style against this track.
The dangers are HANDLETHEKETTLE at 5/4 (from a yard in form) and SPOT ON SOPH at 8/1 (staying on last time).
MINELLA ROCKETT at 11/4, John Nallen and Daniel King, looks the most likely of these. He was staying on at the finish last time, handles the ground, with a win from 1 on it and gets a trip he has won over.
The main danger is SACRE CHEF at 8/1 (from a yard in form).
CREBILLY at 9/2, Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill and Jonjo O'Neill Jr., makes most appeal. He went close off this sort of rating, beaten 2.75L off 132 on 14 October and comes from a yard in good heart at 23%.
The dangers are GENOIS at 9/1 (a course winner) and MATTERHORN at 16/1 (went close off this mark).
BRIGHT LEGEND at 5/1, Faye Bramley and Harry Cobden, is the one I would be with. He races off a mark 8lb below the 113 it won from in April, handles the ground, with a win from 8 on it and has a telling booking — upgrade from a 0% rider to 21%.
The dangers are NOONETELLSMENOTHIN at 4/1 (from a yard in form) and HELSGETAWAY at 13/2 (went close off this mark).
Non-runners: October Hill and Midnight Bella.