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2nd and 1st @ 5\4 

Time Voyage 15.30 Newcastle 1 Pt Win @ 6\4 (bog)

€21,000 yearling, Raven's Pass filly. Half-sister to 7f/1m winner Katie Lee. 50/1, fourth of 9 in minor event at this C&D on debut 27 days ago, nearest finish, running well. Open to improvement.

Stylish Moment 14.30 Thurles 1 Pt Win @ 6\1 (bog)

Career best when followed up in 14-runner handicap chase (10/1) at this course (18f, good to soft) 28 days ago, rallying to lead on run-in. Switches from chase to hurdles. Has to be taken seriously.

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Two 2nd's yesterday

Beni Light 14.50 Ffos Las 1 Pt Win @ 13\8 (bog)

Arrives in excellent form over fences, scoring over 20f at Uttoxeter in September and second of 9 in handicap back there 21 days ago. Up 2 lb but he still looks the one to beat here. 

King of the Throne 19.15 Dundalk 1 Pt Win @ 11\10 (bog)

Thrice-raced colt. Seemed to excel himself when 11 lengths sixth of 11 to Kameko in Futurity Trophy at Newcastle (8f, 150/1) 21 days ago. Leading claims. 

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6th and 3rd today

Inteldream 16.40 Wolverhampton 1 Pt Win @ 6\5 (bog)

Promising individual. 1 win from 3 runs this year. 66/1, won 10-runner maiden at this course (12.2f) 75 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Has to be taken seriously. 

Mt Leinster 12.25 Gowran Park 1 Pt Win @ 6\5 (bog)

Too free when 9¾ lengths seventh of 10 to Colreevy in Champion INH Flat Race (6/1) at Punchestown (16.3f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Makes hurdles debut. Yard having good spell. One to beat.

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1st @ 6\5 and 2nd

Lickpenny Larry 15.10 Uttoxeter 1 Pt Win @ 11\4 (bog)

Course winner who regained winning thread at Chepstow (2m) in February. Not quite at his best last 2 starts during the spring but back-to-form second at Plumpton on return. Claims off same mark. 

Abacadabras 13.00 Navan 1 Pt WIn @ 6\5 (bog)

Highly promising sort. 9/10, career best when winning Grade 3 novice at this course (16f, heavy) 14 days ago, plenty in hand. Step up in trip unlikely to be an issue and he's the one to beat.

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1st @ 11\4 and a NR

Evening Spirit 17.30 Chelmsford 1 Pt Win @ 11\8 (bog)

Fair efforts both starts to date, latest when second of 10 in minor event at Kempton (7f) 33 days ago. Likely more to come yet. 

 

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3rd today

Paricolor 15.20 Sedgefield 1 Pt Win @ 5\4 (bog)

Fair on the Flat in France and took full advantage of his 3-y-o age allowance to make a winning handicap debut at Fakenham (2m, good to soft) last week. Obvious claims under a penalty.

Dorrells Pierji 14.40 Punchestown 1 Pt Win @ 13\8 (bog)

Useful hurdler. Ran his best race when third of 25 in handicap hurdle at this course (20f, good to soft, 11/1), running on. Off 6 months. Makes chase debut. Trainer going well. 

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1st @ 5\4 and 5th

Delface 13.35 Hereford 1 Pt Win @ 11\4 (bog)

Four-time hurdle winner and not disgraced having a crack at chasing in July. Failed to justify strong support back over timber at Ffos Las 17 days ago but he's open to improvement in this sphere.

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2nd yesterday 

Stick with Bill 12.25 Ffos Las 1 Pt Win @ 11\10 (bog)

Useful form when runner-up on his second outing in bumpers (winner first start) and produced a promising first effort over hurdles when runner-up at Chepstow (19.4f) 22 days ago. Sure to improve. 

Great Khan 12.50 Thurles 1 Pt Win @ 4\1 (bog)

One win from 24 NH runs. Ran at least as well as his previous effort when second of 12 in handicap chase at this C&D (soft, 10/1) 21 days ago. Booking of Power a plus. Ought to go close.

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1st @ 11\10 and PU

Bo Samraan 14.35 Southwell 1 Pt Win @ 6\5 (bog)

Successful at Pontefract and Catterick in October and improved further when runner-up over C&D last time, pair clear of rest. Leading claims. 

Kilcarry View 12.30 Limerick 1 Pt WIn @ 11\10 (bog)

Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Bit below form fifth of 10 in novice hurdle at Galway (16f, soft, 12/1) 33 days ago. Solid claims based on form of penultimate effort. 

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1st @ 6\5 and PU

Jelski 14.30 Bangor 1 Pt Win @ 5\4 (bog)

Fair bumper winner and has shaped well when placed both runs over hurdles, third in 20f novice at Aintree (soft) 21 days ago. He sets the standard here and is the one to beat for in-form yard.

Sempo 13.35 Fairyhouse 1 Pt WIn @ 5\4 (bog)

Useful and progressive in bumpers last season, good 7¾ lengths sixth of 14 to Envoi Allen in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham (16.4f, soft, 12/1) when last seen. Good jumps prospect.

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1st @ 5\4 and 3rd

Call Me Freddie 15.25 Carlisle 1 Pt WIn @ 5\2 (bog)

Improved from debut when second here last month and, provided there's plenty of emphasis on stamina, he could be a tough nut to crack. 

Fakir D'Oudairies 13.30 Fairyhouse 1 Pt Win @ 11\8 (bog)

Promising sort. Career best when winning 13-runner novice chase (2/1) at Navan (17f, heavy) on debut over fences 21 days ago, impressively. Exciting prospect. 

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NR and 1st @ 6\4 

Kilconny Bridge 15.30 Plumpton 1 Pt Win @ 13\8 (bog)

£75,000 5-y-o, Stowaway mare. Half-sister to bumper winner/useful hurdler Benny's Bridge. Won sole start in Irish points (May 26). Of obvious interest on debut. 

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Duc Kauto 13.00 Ludlow 1 pt win @ 7/4 (bog)

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Katzoff 16.35 Kempton 1 pt win @ Evs (bog)

Batcio 13.45 Clonmel 1 pt win @ Evs (bog)

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Duc Kauto 13.00 Ludlow 1 pt win @ 7/4 (bog)

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2nd and a winner @ Evs

Time to Tinker 15.40 Exeter 1 Pt Win @ 3\1 (bog)

€80,000 3-y-o, Stowaway gelding. Brother to bumper winner Multifactorial. Has to be of serious interest for top yard. 

Narynkol 20.15 Dundalk 1 Pt Win @ 5\4 (bog)

2/9, wasted good opportunity when second of 7 in maiden at Ripon (9.8f, good to firm). Off 102 days. Makes polytrack debut. First run for yard after leaving Roger Varian. Sets a solid standard.

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Paths of Glory 19.20 Wolverhampton 1 Pt Win @ 5\4 (bog)

Promising individual. C&D winner. Creditable ¾-length second of 8 to Francis Xavier in handicap (11/8) at Newcastle (12.4f) 16 days ago, needing stiffer test. Remains capable of better.

Voix Des Tieps 13.35 Navan 1 Pt Win @ 6\4 (bog)

Made up into a useful winning hurdler last season and (14/1) he shaped well when third of 18 in novice chase at Naas (19f, soft) on debut over fences 28 days ago. Looks the one to beat.

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3rd and Fell yesterday

Rubytwo 13.45 Kelso 1 Pt Win @ 3\1 (bog)

Consistent mare who returned after 6 months off with improved effort when clear 2nd of 11 in 21f handicap at Wetherby. Winner and third have gone in since so very big player off same mark.

Jungle Junction 15.20 Punchestown 1 Pt Win @ 2\1 (bog)

Fairly useful form when runner-up on his last 2 starts. Sets a good standard for the rest to aim at.

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Two seconds today

Lexington Dash 15.45 Newcastle 1 Pt Win @ 6\4 (bog)

Promising sort. 7/1, second of 11 in novice at Lingfield (6f) on debut 16 days ago, clear of rest. Open to improvement. Leading claims. 

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4th today

Christmas In April 13.00 Fontwell 1 Pt Win @ 15\8 (bog)

Fairly useful hurdler who's already proved better over fences, best effort when second at Chepstow on reappearance. Sure to go well again with cheekpieces applied. 

Romella 13.50 Tramore 1 Pt Win @ 5\1 (bog)

Promising sort. Tongue strap on for 1st time, second of 16 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (16f, soft, 13/2) 33 days ago. Significantly up in trip. 

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1st and 7th today

Chambard 14.30 Leicester 1 Pt Win @ 7\4 (bog)

Progressive in novice hurdles last season, usually well backed and successful at Exeter. Showed plenty of potential after 8 months off on chase debut/return when second and he has to be of interest.

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2nd today

Cadzand 15.30 Warwick 1 Pt Win @ 11\10 (bog)

€35,000 half-brother to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Ballymak from fine NH family. Easy winner of point on debut in March and positives to draw from opening third in this sphere at Newbury. 

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Non Runner yesterday

In the Night 16.30 Chelmsford 1 Pt Win @ 2\1 (bog)

Promising type. 5/6, fourth of 6 in minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f) on debut 56 days ago, running green and not knocked about. Type to improve plenty from that and shortlisted.

Assurance 17.45 Dundalk 1 Pt Win @ 11\10 (bog)

Promising sort. Third of 13 in maiden (5/4) at this C&D 21 days ago, wandering when headed entering final 1f. Sets a solid standard. 

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3rd and 8th yesterday

Botox Has 12.10 Cheltenham 1 Pt Win @ 11\8 (bog)

Confirmed promise of his effort in French newcomers' event when readily off the mark in a Fontwell juvenile in October. Better still when runner-up in Prestbury Juvenile Hurdle here last month. 

Howaya Aoife 14.50 Fairyhouse 1 Pt Win @ 3\1 (bog)

8/1, career best when winning 17-runner handicap hurdle at Punchestown (21.7f, heavy) 18 days ago. Up 4 lb but expected to be bang there.

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1st @ 11\8 and 2nd today

Planet Nine 13.55 Carlisle 1 Pt Win @ 11\10 (bog)

5/1, returned from 12 months off with very good second of 6 to Justatenner in 3m handicap hurdle at Ayr (soft) 43 days ago. Weighted to turn the tables now so he holds good claims.

Dinny Lacey 13.00 Navan 1 Pt Win @ 13\8 (bog)

Promising sort. 28/1, third of 19 in novice hurdle at this C&D (heavy) on hurdles bow 21 days ago. Should have more to offer and will take plenty of stopping. 

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3rd and 4th today

Jac Brown 13.00 Ffos Las 1 Pt Win @ 5\4 (bog)

From successful jumps family and progressed to win good-ground bumper here in May. Struggled in warm Cheltenham event in the mud on return in October but should strip fitter. Big shout on hurdles bow

Daphne Moon 15.30 Naas 1 Pt Win @ 13\8 (bog)

Twice-raced maiden. Third of 12 in bumper at Punchestown (16.4f, heavy, 7/2) 20 days ago.

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3rd and 8th today

Artistic Language 12.55 Catterick 1 Pt Win @ 6\4 (bog)

Fairly useful on Flat for Brian Meehan, stays 1½m. Promising start over hurdles when 13 lengths second of 11 to Goobinator in juvenile maiden at Wetherby (2m) last month and seems sure to improve. 

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5th today

Fraser Island 12.20 Newbury 1 Pt Win @ 5\4 (bog)

Fairly winner useful on Flat (stays 1½m) and has transferred to a top NH yard, so plenty to like.

Ela Katrina 17.00 Dundalk 1 Pt Win @ 7\4 (bog)

Promising sort. 25/1, second of 7 in minor event at Kempton (12f) 29 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Roger Varian. Should improve. 

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1st @ 5\4 and NR

Amazing Amaya 13.30 Southwell 1 Pt Win @ 5\1 (bog)

50/1, much improved on fibresand bow when opening her account in handicap over C&D 14 days ago. Up 4 lb but runner-up has gone in since so she remains well treated in her bid for a quick follow-up.