1. 2.12 Southern Cranes And Access Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle
The “Timewise Master Rating” for this race shows Jack The Savage as the top-ranked horse with a Total of 213, followed by Locked Down Lad with a Total of 209.

• Jack The Savage (8yo, 11-9, Lewis Saunders (3), 10-1)
  • Running style: Presses leaders (P).
  • Trainer: Laura Horsfall, with a 100% form in the last 14 days.
  • Details: He is well handicapped on some of his placed form from this year, but has not been performing at his best in recent months and has not won since October 2023. Other horses are considered more appealing.
• Locked Down Lad (5yo, 11-1, Callum Pritchard, 4-1)
  • Running style: Midfield (M).
  • Trainer: J Tickle, with a 0% form in the last 14 days.
  • Details: This horse showed improvement by finishing a close second on his recent handicap debut at Worcester (2m4f, good; front pair clear). Despite a 4lb rise in weight, he is respected as he may still have more to offer.

2. 2.42 V2 Radio Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
In this race, De Temps En Temps (IRE) is the highest-ranked with a “Timewise Master Rating” of 285, and Cinnodin is second with a Total of 224.

• De Temps En Temps (IRE) (6yo, 11-4, Sean Bowen, 10-11)
  • Running style: Presses leaders (P).
  • Trainer: M Keighley, with a 0% form in the last 14 days.
  • Details: He won a slow-ground bumper in Ireland in January. Although he finished third as a short-odds favourite at Limerick in May and fourth at Bellewstown in July, he possesses the form to be a threat on his stable debut. His hood has been removed after one use. The spotlight verdict notes that while he has the form to win, his inconsistency as a beaten favourite over hurdles makes him difficult to predict.
• Cinnodin (5yo, 11-4, Gavin Sheehan, 11-4)
  • Trainer: J Snowden, with a 50% form in the last 14 days.
  • Details: He has won 6 out of 28 starts on the Flat for Richard Hughes, with his latest win on Polytrack in April (2m; RPR 81). He was sold for 27,000gns in July, and it would not be a surprise if he performs well on his stable and hurdling debut. The spotlight suggests he might be the answer for this race.

3. 3.12 Southern Contract Lifting Handicap Chase
Blackacre leads this race with a “Timewise Master Rating” of 258, followed by Ballynaheer (IRE) with a Total of 215.

• Blackacre (6yo, 11-5, Adam Wedge, 4-5)
  • Running style: Presses leaders (P).
  • Trainer: D E Williams, with a 30% form in the last 14 days.
  • Details: He found form with a new visor last month, securing two clear-margin wins at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good/good to soft). Despite an 8lb rise in weight, he is not yet fully exposed over fences and should be taken seriously in his current form. The spotlight verdict identifies him as the horse with the least to prove and a strong contender to complete a hat-trick.
• Ballynaheer (IRE) (6yo, 11-9, Jonathan Burke, 13-2)
  • Running style: Presses leaders (P).
  • Trainer: D Dennis, with a 0% form in the last 14 days.
  • Details: This 6-year-old is inconsistent with a modest 1-16 strike-rate under rules. His last hurdle run was disappointing after a three-month break, but he is now back on the same mark as when he finished a close third over fences at Warwick in April. He could be a factor with refitted cheekpieces. The spotlight suggests he might have needed his last hurdle run and could be the main threat with cheekpieces refitted.

4. 3.42 Bet Clever BetGoodwin Handicap Hurdle
Pahlavi (IRE) is the top-ranked horse in this event with a “Timewise Master Rating” of 250, with Goodwin (IRE) second at 239.

• Pahlavi (IRE) (8yo, 12-0, Paddy Hanlon (5), 13-8)
  • Running style: Presses leaders (P).
  • Trainer: J Hanlon IRE, with a 50% form in the last 14 days.
  • Details: He battled effectively to win his first hurdle race at Downpatrick (2m2f, good) a fortnight ago on his 17th attempt. He is expected to be very competitive off his current British mark. The spotlight verdict supports his competitiveness after his recent win.
• Goodwin (IRE) (7yo, 12-2, Freddie Gordon (3), 3-1)
  • Running style: Presses leaders (P).
  • Trainer: C Gordon, with a 0% form in the last 14 days.
  • Details: His form has declined since a promising novice campaign in 2023-24. However, he was not far behind after leading in the Summer Hurdle at Market Rasen (2m, good; first-time visor) in July and is now racing in a significantly lower grade. He will be trying cheekpieces today. The spotlight notes the significant drop in grade but points out that he dropped out tamely in the Summer Hurdle.

5. 4.12 RJS Waste Management UK Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
For this race, Lermoos Legend holds the highest “Timewise Master Rating” of 301, and Big Jimbo is ranked second with a Total of 246.

• Lermoos Legend (10yo, 11-11, Sean Bowen, 13-8)
  • Running style: Held up (H).
  • Trainer: M Bowen, with a 64% form in the last 14 days.
  • Details: He finished second four times consecutively before winning at Market Rasen (2m1f, good) in July, where he pulled away strongly to beat a course specialist by over 9 lengths. A subsequent 5lb weight increase is not considered excessive, and the longer trip today should not be an issue. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time and is a likely contender. The spotlight describes him as deserving of his Market Rasen win and likely to give a good account.
• Big Jimbo (8yo, 10-5, Freddie Mitchell (5), 15-8)
  • Running style: Led (L).
  • Trainer: G & J Moore, with a 100% form in the last 14 days.
  • Details: After a layoff, he struggled on the Flat last month. However, he made a winning chase debut in a small-field race at this course (2m2f, good) nine days ago, doing so comfortably. He is only 3lb heavier now and must be considered. The spotlight notes his poor Flat record but highlights his promising chase debut and potential for further improvement.

6. 4.42 BetGoodwin Mares’ Open National Hunt Flat Race (Cat 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)
The “Timewise Master Rating” for this race places Lady Kara at the top with a Total of 258, followed by Opening Dance with a Total of 211.

• Lady Kara (4yo, 11-0, Luke Scott (5), 2-1)
  • Running style: Led (L).
  • Trainer: Dr R Newland & J Insole, with a 67% form in the last 14 days.
  • Details: She is out of a successful hurdle winner and has shown similar form by placing on good ground at Newton Abbot and Hexham this summer. She sets the standard and could improve if a new hood helps her relax early in the race. The spotlight suggests she does not set an insurmountable standard for Mirror Of Illusion.
• Opening Dance (5yo, 11-2, Ben Jones, 4-1)
  • Running style: Held up (H).
  • Trainer: E Lavelle, with a 100% form in the last 14 days.
  • Details: She was well beaten on her debut in May but showed much more encouragement with a staying-on fourth at Worcester (good; tongue tied) in July. She holds at least each-way claims for today’s race. The spotlight lists her as next on the list of contenders.