16:50 Tue 09 May 2023

LORNA BROOKE AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE (4)

Distance 2m 5f 55y

Prize £4,967 Rated (0-115) Age 4yo+ Race State Declaration Runners 7

Going Good to Soft (Good in places

1. Pyramid Place: In the frame for all six starts this season, most notably when winning at Wetherby (2m3f, good to soft) in February; drops in grade after a very respectable fourth in 0-135 event there (2m, soft) in March and should be fine over today’s trip; leading contender.
2. Ike Sport: Off the mark with a clearcut success at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft) in March and also ran well when second at Huntingdon (2m3f, soft) soon afterwards; below that form at Fontwell last month, where a mid-race jumping error seemed to knock him off kilter, but he remains of interest.
3. Lelantos: 3-12 over hurdles, the latest win gained at Bangor (2m7f, good) last summer; may not have been ideally suited by the soft ground when well-held third on latest outing in November; has possibilities here if fully tuned up after a 168-day break.
4. Gwennie May Boy: Caused an 80-1 shock on debut at Bangor (2m, good to soft) in October but hasn’t really kicked on from that performance; just a respectable fourth when favourite for Chepstow handicap (2m3f, good to soft) last month; needs to find extra.

These are the top four contenders based on the provided information, with no additional horses overlooked in the rankings.

17:25 Tue 09 May 2023

SAS UTILITIES LTD MARES’ MAIDEN HURDLE (4)

Distance 2m 5f 55y

Prize £4,357 Age 4yo+ Race State Declaration Runners 11

Going Good to Soft (Good in places)

1. Ooh Betty: Point winner who comes here on the back of a promising second of 18 in 2m2f Exeter handicap hurdle 18 days ago, running on well under a patient ride; big shout with Brian Hughes now up.
2. Pollyonesock: Unseated rider at the first on her hurdling debut but shaped encouragingly when third of ten in 2m Stratford novice 16 days ago; can build on that over this longer distance and is one to consider.
3. Ambush Annie: Fame And Glory mare; dam, bumper winner, is half-sister to 2m4f hurdle winner Part Presenting and 2m hurdle winner Bank The Bucks out of unraced half-sister to Gold Cup winner Mr Mulligan; twice runner-up in points this winter and subsequently changed hands for £38,000; goes hurdling now after a wind op and is highly respected.
4. Love Bite: Half-sister to 2m3f-3m1f hurdle/high-class chase winner Might Bite; only modest form shown in bumpers at Exeter and Chepstow this year but still not discounted, going hurdling for her top yard.

These are the top four contenders based on the provided information, with no additional horses overlooked in the rankings.

17:55 Tue 09 May 2023

WHITE HALL FLAGSTONES HANDICAP HURDLE (5)

Distance 2m 7f 174y

Prize £3,961 Rated (0-100) Age 4yo+ Race State Declaration Runners 10

Going Good to Soft (Good in places)

1. Whenitrainsitpours: Fair maiden hurdler who was tongue-tied when posting a good seventh of 18 in 2m7f Exeter handicap 18 days ago; enters calculations off the same mark with the headgear again sported.
2. Zafar: Arrives in fairly good nick, seventh of 13 in 2m4f Bangor handicap 17 days ago; very much one to consider off an easing mark.
3. Tellairsue: Took a big step forward on just his second handicap start when scoring at Fontwell (3m1f) 18 days ago, forging clear after the final flight; up 3lb but remains unexposed at staying trips and rates a player; cheekpieces refitted.
4. Bright Sunbird: Dual scorer last summer (2m4f/2m6f); beat only one over C&D when last seen out in November but has gone well fresh, so can’t be discounted after her break.

These are the top four contenders based on the provided information, with no additional horses overlooked in the rankings.

18:25 Tue 09 May 2023

JM CONSTRUCTION HANDICAP CHASE (4)

Distance 3m 1f 125y

Prize £6,337 Rated (0-120) Age 5yo+ Race State Declaration Runners 7

Going Good to Soft (Good in places)

1. Marettimo: Winner of both chase completions here, over 2m4f and 3m; very mixed in recent times but good going is important to him and he was back to form when getting his ground here 13 days ago; the threat of rain is a worry.
2. Minella Buster: All best form at about 3m1f on good ground and impressive when winning at Kempton in October; solid efforts in defeat since before pulled up on good to soft on Boxing Day; form chance if ground is suitable.
3. Kakamora: These aids seem to have helped and he was having just his second attempt at a staying trip when a convincing winner at Huntingdon last month (2m7f, good to soft; only three finished); should go on; Harry Cobden a rare booking for the yard.
4. Tide Times: Good course record, winning three from five starts at 3m-3m1f (good and good to soft) but the latest defeat in March was a lesser effort and divided two pulled-up runs; less on his plate than at Haydock last month but can’t count on a return to best.

These are the top four contenders based on the provided information, with no additional horses overlooked in the rankings.

19:00 Tue 09 May 2023

G.C.RICKARDS LTD HANDICAP HURDLE (3)

Distance 1m 7f 169y

Prize £7,922 Rated (0-125) Age 4yo+ Race State Declaration Runners 13

Going Good to Soft (Good in places)

1. Kincardine: Pulled up on his first two starts this season but then landed 2m Exeter handicap on the back of a wind op (also cheekpieces on) four weeks ago; still low mileage so he’s not taken lightly despite a 4lb rise.
2. Shallow River: Has twice failed to build on a good reappearance Wincanton second, making mistakes when only fourth of six in 2m Exeter handicap in March; he’s not completely written off though with few miles still on the clock.
3. Carole’s Pass: Landed 2m Newton Abbot novice in November and she got right back on track in first-time cheekpieces when fifth of 15 in competitive 2m Ayr handicap 18 days ago; she merits serious consideration off the same mark with the headgear retained.
4. Finest View: Took this contest 12 months ago for Alan King and arrives in good nick for her current yard, fading fifth of 12 over 2m4f at Sandown in March; tongue tied now and she’s well worth considering back in trip.

These are the top four contenders based on the provided information, with no additional horses overlooked in the rankings.

19:30 Tue 09 May 2023

BEHIND BARS LTD HANDICAP CHASE (5)

Distance 1m 7f 212y

Prize £4,753 Rated (0-100) Age 5yo+ Race State Declaration Runners 9

Going Good to Soft (Good in places)

1. Flash Gorcombe: Improving young chaser who arrives on a hat-trick after cosily landing 2m handicaps recently at Taunton and Wincanton; up another 6lb but this sound jumper remains on a workable mark; big shout.
2. Elmount: Gained his breakthrough success at Catterick (2m) in February and posted another solid effort when second of nine in 2m1f Plumpton handicap chase 30 days ago; he needs considering off an unchanged mark.
3. Miladygrace: Bagged her second chasing win at Market Rasen (2m3f) in February and backed it up when second of five at Taunton (2m5f) following month; she’s effective over this shorter trip and can make her presence felt once more.
4. Letsbe Avenue: Opened his account on yard debut in 2m2f Taunton handicap chase in December but he’s been hit and miss since and was pulled up at Fontwell (2m2f) last time; he needs to bounce back.

These are the top four contenders based on the provided information, with no additional horses overlooked in the rankings.

20:00 Tue 09 May 2023

MUSIC AFTER RACING ON SUNDAY MARES’ NATIONAL HUNT FLAT (CONDITIONAL & AMATEUR JOCKEYS’) (4) (D.I)

Distance 1m 7f 169y

Prize £3,268 Age 4yo to 5yo Race State Declaration Runners 12

Going Good to Soft (Good in places)

1. Brave Jen: Built on her C&D debut fourth on the back of a wind operation when finishing sixth of eight in a Listed bumper at Newbury in February; this is an easier task, and she should be considered after a break.
2. Miss Applejack: Hinted at promise when finishing eighth of 15 on her debut over C&D in January; as a daughter of Jack Hobbs, she is the sort to do better in due course.
3. Time In The Sun: Was very green when finishing eighth of 12 in a bumper at Warwick on her first run in February; this Getaway filly can take a step forward.
4. Strong Belle: Has twice failed to build on a promising debut Huntingdon bumper third, coming in a well-held fourth in similar company at Chepstow 47 days ago; she needs to bounce back.

These are the top four contenders based on the provided information, with no additional horses overlooked in the rankings.

20:30 Tue 09 May 2023

MUSIC AFTER RACING ON SUNDAY MARES’ NATIONAL HUNT FLAT (CONDITIONAL & AMATEUR JOCKEYS’) (4) (D.II)

Distance 1m 7f 169y

Prize £3,268 Age 4yo to 5yo Race State Declaration Runners 10

Going Good to Soft (Good in places)

1. Hard As Nails: Bred to stay further but has shown promise in two bumpers, finishing third at Warwick and fifth at Huntingdon. She should improve, but the standard she sets isn’t exceptionally high.
2. Mary: Comes from a pedigree of useful jumpers and has demonstrated ability herself. She kept on pleasingly into third at Cheltenham 19 days ago and could improve with Daire McConville’s claim being a help.
3. Tour Ovalie: Ran considerably better than her 150-1 starting price suggested on her Newbury debut in March, losing out on a place late on. She should improve and play a part, though it’s hard to rate the form of those ahead of her.
4. Hedera Park: Made the running in her latest two bumper starts, finishing in the frame but readily overhauled. She needs to step up on that form and may need a run for her new yard.

These are the top four contenders based on the provided information, with no additional horses overlooked in the rankings.