Executive Summary

This briefing synthesizes comprehensive race data, expert analysis, and market intelligence for the day’s key horse racing meetings. The primary focus is on identifying Spotlight selections, significant market movements, and critical non-runner information that may impact race outcomes.

The expert “nap” selections—the strongest bets of the day—are Valiant Force (5.35 Dundalk), Sarab Star (4.44 Leicester), Sturlasson (5.40 Lingfield), Indemnity (2.51 Market Rasen), and Rain Cap (7.00 Newcastle).

Notably, the prospects for Valiant Force at Dundalk are significantly enhanced by the withdrawal of key rival Fandom. Market support is exceptionally strong for Sarab Star at Leicester, with its odds contracting from 7/2 to 5/4. Conversely, in the 7.00 at Newcastle, while Rain Cap is the nap selection, the most significant market mover in the race is Shesashambles, which has been backed from 11/1 into 3/1.

Analysis across all meetings reveals specific patterns of market confidence and expert consensus, detailed within the respective sections of this document. All relevant non-runners and market drifters are also cataloged to provide a complete operational picture.

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Dundalk Meeting Analysis

Spotlight Selections Summary

The following table outlines the expert selections for each race at the Dundalk meeting, as determined by the Spotlight verdict. The “nap” selection, indicating the strongest conviction, is Valiant Force in the 5.35 race.

Race Time	Race Name	Spotlight Verdict Selection	Rationale
5.00	Friday Night Lights At Dundalk Handicap	Rift Valley	“Made a good start for her new yard, having been in the mix at Naas and then running well after starting slowly at Lingfield.”
5.35	Celebrate Your Special Occasion At Dundalk Stadium Race	Valiant Force (nap)	“It is hard to get away from the claims of the top-rated VALIANT FORCE (nap) who should be tough to topple on these terms.”
6.10	Irishinjuredjockeys.com Nursery Handicap	A La Dure	“Showed enough in his first two races to believe he’d have a future in nurseries and soft ground was a likely factor in his latest backward step.”
6.45	View Restaurant At Dundalk Stadium Maiden	Woolridge	“Ran okay in his turf maidens and looks open to improvement now raised to 7f.”
7.15	Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies & Mares Handicap	Aviatrice	“A former course winner who has been shaping well on turf recently.”
7.45	Dundalk Stadium Handicap	Rising Sky	“Ran good races on turf and here before her excusable defeat from an uncomfortable draw at Wolverhampton. She’s dropped luckier in that respect here.”
8.15	Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Book Now Handicap	Beauty Generation	“Only 0.5l separated Voice Of Reason and BEAUTY GENERATION over C&D 25 days ago and the latter horse, who came from miles back, might be able to turn the tables.”

Market and Non-Runner Intelligence

• Key Non-Runner: The 5.35 race has been significantly impacted by the withdrawal of Fandom, who was identified in the preview as a potential challenger to the nap selection, Valiant Force.

• Market Movers:

    ◦ Tomarlo (5.00) has seen support, moving from 7/1 to 100/30.

    ◦ Drucker (8.15) has been backed from 12/1 into 11/2.

    ◦ Songhai (5.35) is another notable mover, shortening from 13/2 to 11/4.

    ◦ Empress Artemis (7.15) has moved from 9/2 to 3/1.

• Market Drifters:

    ◦ Beauty Generation (8.15), the Spotlight selection, has drifted from 5/1 to 9/1.

    ◦ Sidiza (8.15) has eased from 13/8 to 5/2.

• Complete Non-Runner List: Lismacbryan (5.00), Carmina Burana (5.00), Lismacbryan Hill (5.00), Fandom (5.35), Enthusiastically (6.10), Queen Of Newark (6.10), Invincible Rocket (6.10), Super Exceed (7.45), Shining Aitch (7.45), Methgal (7.45).

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Lingfield Meeting Analysis

Spotlight Selections Summary

The expert selections for the Lingfield meeting are detailed below. The “nap” selection is Sturlasson in the 5.40 race.

Race Time	Race Name	Spotlight Verdict Selection	Rationale
1.30	Sky Sports Racing Virgin 519 Handicap	Jack Langley	Taken to win his second race over C&D this season.
2.00	Free Bets On attheraces.com Handicap	Hashtagnotions	In-form and well drawn; has plenty going for him in an ordinary contest.
2.30	Free Race Replays On attheraces.com Fillies’ Novice Stakes	Eternal Solace	Looked promising in the spring and can make a winning return to action.
3.00	Arc All-Weather £1Million Bonus Is Back Nursery Handicap	Kilkenny Warrior	Taken to follow up her Southwell win despite a 9lb rise.
3.30	At The Races App Expert Tips Handicap (Div I)	Baikal	Given another chance now back down in trip.
4.00	At The Races App Expert Tips Handicap (Div II)	Happy Banner	Was not seen to best effect at Kempton and notable market support there suggests something better could be brewing.
4.31	Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Novice Stakes	Kyoto	A 220,000euros half-brother to two classy performers, could be worth chancing.
5.05	Free Tips Daily On attheraces.com Handicap	Kiniro	Capable of winning a similar race and is tentatively preferred.
5.40	Download The At The Races App Handicap	Sturlasson (nap)	“Produced a potent finishing kick to win at Southwell on his stable debut and he can make light of his 7lb rise.”

Market and Non-Runner Intelligence

• Market Movers:

    ◦ Muy Muy Loco (2.00) has seen notable interest, shortening from 7/1 to 100/30.

    ◦ Parole Officer (3.00) has been backed from 17/2 into 11/2.

    ◦ Bella Perla (4.00) is another significant mover, in from 11/1 to 11/2.

    ◦ Spitzbergen (4.31), a rival to the selection, has hardened from 5/6 to 8/15.

• Market Drifters:

    ◦ The Spotlight selection Newfangled (3.30) has drifted significantly from 4/1 to 11/1.

    ◦ Arctician (4.00) has also seen odds lengthen from 9/2 to 10/1.

• Complete Non-Runner List: Northern Blaze (2.00), Mayfair Star (4.31), Mae Amor (5.05), Lightning Bear (5.40), Fidelius (5.40).

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Leicester Meeting Analysis

Spotlight Selections Summary

Expert analysis for the Leicester meeting identifies the following selections, with Sarab Star in the 4.44 race chosen as the “nap” selection.

Race Time	Race Name	Spotlight Verdict Selection	Rationale
1.44	Every Race Live On Racing TV Nursery Handicap	Mr Nippy	“The selection is bred to prove a lot better than his opening mark.”
2.14	British EBF Fillies’ Restricted Novice Stakes (Div I)	Storm Esme	“This return to calmer waters can see STORM ESME confirm the promise of her Newcastle debut.”
2.44	British EBF Fillies’ Restricted Novice Stakes (Div II)	Figjam	“Back down in class, FIGJAM doesn’t necessarily need to fully back up her Group 3 effort in order to get off the mark.”
3.14	Join Racing TV Now Selling Stakes	Jr Climbs	“The combination of first-time blinkers and moving away from handicap level may enable JR CLIMBS to belatedly double his tally.”
3.44	British EBF Novice Stakes	Symphony Of Joy	“Returned to this C&D, SYMPHONY OF JOY looks worth another chance to confirm his debut promise.”
4.14	@leicesterraces Next Meeting… Handicap	Susie Sioux	“Armed with a 3lb pull and hopefully better luck, SUSIE SIOUX could well reverse Pontefract placings with Arkenstaar.”
4.44	Willpower Group Handicap	Sarab Star (nap)	“In what looks a competitive event… the unexposed SARAB STAR (nap)… is selected to make a winning handicap debut.”
5.15	racingtv.com Handicap	Noss Mayo	“In a tricky race the unexposed NOSS MAYO, who wears cheekpieces for the first time, is taken to confirm the promise she showed.”

Market and Non-Runner Intelligence

• Key Market Mover: The nap selection, Sarab Star (4.44), is the subject of a major market move, shortening from 7/2 to 5/4.

• Other Movers:

    ◦ Susie Sioux (4.14), another Spotlight selection, has been backed from 4/1 into 7/4.

    ◦ Raging Raj (1.44) is another mover, from 5/1 into 11/4.

• Market Drifters:

    ◦ Truly Special (1.44) has drifted significantly from 7/1 to 16/1.

    ◦ Aurora Majesty (4.44) has seen odds lengthen from 13/2 to 14/1.

• Complete Non-Runner List: Rose Of Spain (2.14), Nala’s Dream (2.44), Platinum Prince (4.14), Sixtygeesbaby (4.44), Lady Kameko (5.15), Naughty Niall (5.15).

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Newcastle Meeting Analysis

Spotlight Selections Summary

The expert selections for the Newcastle meeting are highlighted below, with Rain Cap in the 7.00 race designated as the “nap” selection.

Race Time	Race Name	Spotlight Verdict Selection	Rationale
4.50	Northumbria Leisure… Novice Stakes	Alobayyah	Has sights lowered considerably after a solid run in a Group 3 and is impossible to oppose.
5.25	Northumbria Leisure For Gaming Machines Handicap	Jack Sparowe	Should go well following his improved run in headgear at Kempton last week.
6.00	Northumbria Leisure For Pool Tables EBF Maiden Stakes	Fille Unique	Taken to build on her promising Thirsk third and get off the mark.
6.30	Margaret Macklam Memorial Nursery Handicap	Fizzy Cristal	Seemed the likely winner here ten days ago only to be thwarted close home; can gain compensation.
7.00	Northumbria Leisure For Juke Boxes Handicap	Rain Cap (nap)	“This looks to be a golden opportunity for the in-form RAIN CAP (nap) to win his first race on AW.”
7.30	Northumbria Leisure For Personal Service Fillies’ Handicap	Medway Queen	Has shown promise in her qualifying races; her Lambourn yard’s only runner here.
8.00	Joan Coote Memorial Handicap	Dc Cogent	Has an excellent record here and should strip a lot sharper for his recent run after a layoff.
8.30	Northumbria Leisure Celebration Handicap	Second Fiddle	Should be a straightforward task following her remarkable turnaround since joining this yard from Ireland.

Market and Non-Runner Intelligence

• Significant Market Mover: While Rain Cap is the nap in the 7.00, the most dramatic mover in the race is Shesashambles, backed from 11/1 into 3/1.

• Other Movers:

    ◦ Yes I’m Mali (8.00) has strong support, shortening from 11/2 to 11/4.

    ◦ Capitalization (6.00) is another mover, in from 5/2 to 13/8.

• Market Drifters:

    ◦ Rain Cap (7.00), the nap, has drifted from 15/8 to 11/2.

    ◦ Madame Koko (6.30) has seen odds lengthen from 17/2 to 20/1.

• Complete Non-Runner List: Copper And Five (8.30).

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Market Rasen Meeting Analysis

Spotlight Selections Summary

The selections for the National Hunt meeting at Market Rasen are as follows, with Indemnity in the 2.51 race being the “nap” of the day.

Race Time	Race Name	Spotlight Verdict Selection	Rationale
1.51	PricedUp Daily Sports Boosts Maiden Hurdle	Un Sens A La Vie	“This looks a good opportunity for course bumper winner UN SENS A LA VIE to make a successful start over hurdles.”
2.21	PricedUp.Bet Novices’ Hurdle	Country Park	“COUNTRY PARK has the best form and this looks his chance to shed the maiden status.”
2.51	Mike Harrison 70th Birthday Handicap Hurdle	Indemnity (nap)	“The 5yo INDEMNITY (nap) was a good Flat horse and he’s going the right way over hurdles, winning so easily at Warwick last time.”
3.21	Download The PricedUp App Handicap Hurdle	Sandscape	“Appeals as a likely improver over this longer trip.”
3.51	PricedUp Handicap Chase	Nickelforce	“Continues to threaten a third success over fences.”
4.21	PricedUp The Jumps Novices’ Handicap Chase	I Am Rocco	“A thin-looking handicap and probably a good opportunity for I AM ROCCO to gain a deserved win.”
4.55	PricedUp.Bet Boosts “Junior” National Hunt Flat Race	Indiza	“Has quite an eyecatching Flat pedigree and stamina shouldn’t be an issue.”

Market and Non-Runner Intelligence

• Market Movers:

    ◦ Pureis King (4.55) has seen very strong support, moving from 5/1 to 15/8.

    ◦ Sandscape (3.21), the Spotlight selection, has been heavily backed from 7/1 into 11/4.

    ◦ Grain Trade (4.21) is another significant mover, shortening from 9/2 to 2/1.

    ◦ Un Sens A La Vie (1.51), the Spotlight pick, has hardened from 1/2 to 1/4.

• Market Drifters:

    ◦ Cracks Speed (4.55) is the day’s biggest drifter, with odds moving from 5/4 to 9/2.

    ◦ Malaita (3.51) has also seen a significant drift from 13/2 to 22/1.

• Complete Non-Runner List: Kopa Kilana (3.21).

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Punchestown Meeting Analysis

Spotlight Selections Summary

The selections for the Punchestown meeting are detailed in the table below.

Race Time	Race Name	Spotlight Verdict Selection	Rationale
2.05	Download The William Hill App Today 3-Y-O Hurdle	Secret Force	“If SECRET FORCE takes to hurdling, he should be able to confirm Listowel form with Superficial.”
2.35	William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle	Eastmore	“Not many of these have been at peak form lately, and EASTMORE has a clear chance based on two solid performances back to back.”
3.05	William Hill Committed To Proper Value Hurdle	Glen Kiln	“Should be able to take advantage of the race conditions to defeat Smooth Tom.”
3.35	Play Final One Standing By William Hill Maiden Hurdle	Youre A Derry Girl	“Has run well in defeat at this trip and is narrowly preferred.”
4.05	William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle	Mellem	“Given a little improvement from a Gowran run that came after a break MELLEM might prove good enough.”
4.36	William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle	Rising Dust	“The money has come for RISING DUST the last twice and he may be able to cope with a 12lb hike in this better race.”
5.10	Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares INH Flat Race	Prophetess Miriam	“Shaped well in a point-to-point and in a bumper at Listowel and may put her experience to good use.”

Market and Non-Runner Intelligence

• Market Mover:

    ◦ Derry Lad (2.35) has attracted significant support, shortening from 11/2 to 9/4.

• Market Drifters:

    ◦ There are no significant drifters for this meeting in the provided data.

• Complete Non-Runner List: Wendrock (3.05), Pachmena (4.05), Stonecarthy (4.05).