Executive Summary

This document provides a comprehensive synthesis of horse racing data and analysis for the meetings scheduled on October 22nd at Kempton Park, Navan, Newmarket (Rowley), and Worcester. It integrates detailed race card information, expert analysis and selections from Spotlight, top-rated horses from the Timewise Master Ratings, and significant market movements, including both “movers” (shortening odds) and “drifters” (lengthening odds). Non-runner information is included to provide the most current view of each race. The briefing is structured by race meeting and then chronologically by race time, offering a complete, data-dense overview designed for in-depth assessment of each contest. Key insights for each race are consolidated, presenting Spotlight verdicts, top-rated selections, and notable betting market shifts to highlight horses of interest.

Kempton Park Race Meeting Analysis

4:38 Unibet More Extra Place Races Nursery Handicap

• Race Details: Class 6, 6f (AW), For 2yo Rated 0-65, £6,000 Total Race Value.

Runner and Rider Analysis

No.	Draw	Horse	Age/Wt	OR	Trainer	Jockey	Spotlight SP	Spotlight Analysis
1	(4)	M Lelosaja	2 9-9	65	C Fellowes	Daniel Muscutt	8-1	Three fair efforts in sprint maiden/novice events; going back over 6f should be in her favour and she could take a step forward now handicapping.
2	(5)	H Espona Bay	2 9-8	64	Michael Bell	Oisin Murphy	11-2	Improved when second of eight on his nursery debut at Chelmsford (6f); no improvement for 7f at Yarmouth five weeks ago, after which he was gelded; Oisin Murphy booked and he could still have a bigger effort in him back at 6f.
3	(7)	P Solar Invincible	2 9-6	62	R Teal	Finley Marsh	10-1	Improved his RPR with each of his three maiden/novice runs; open to further progress and the return to 6f should suit; one to consider.
4	(2)	P Enter Sandman	2 9-6	62	Richard Spencer	George Wood	9-2	Yet to build on his debut promise but was poorly drawn at Newmarket and then checked in his run at Redcar; moves into nurseries with the potential for better.
5	(6)	P Perfect Panda	2 9-5	61	E Walker	Hector Crouch	14-1	Gradual improvement in novice events on AW; well-beaten on turf/nursery debut, possibly due to soft ground; could bounce back returned to AW.
6	(11)	P Priestess	2 9-5	61	T Ward	Sean Levey	7-1	Improved for switch to nurseries, winning at Southwell (6f); stretched by 7f last time and could resume progress back sprinting; lower draw would have been preferable.
7	(8)	H Jane Of The Jungle	2 9-4	60	J Osborne	William Carver	33-1	Best run when second at Chelmsford (6f, AW); inauspicious nursery debut when tongue tied over 7f; bit to prove back down in trip.
8	(12)	P Sashay Away	2 9-4	60	D Loughnane	Tom Marquand	25-1	Encouraging first two runs but has been burdened with wide draws since; wide draw of 12 of 12 is a negative.
9	(3)	P American Flight	2 9-4	60	G Boughey	Billy Loughnane	7-2	Showed improvement when second on nursery debut at Chelmsford, albeit looking green; tongue-tie and return to 6f could see further progress.
10	(10)	H Dark Mandate	2 9-4	60	C Hills	Hollie Doyle	7-1	Not progressing; hampered at the start at Wolverhampton last time; didn’t look straightforward and a wide stall isn’t ideal for this free-going colt.
11	(1)	L Faithful Dream	2 9-4	60	M Appleby	Alistair Rawlinson	10-1	Has run to just a modest level; opening mark looks stiff but possible he can take a step forward now handicapping.
12	(9)	M Madam Mali	2 9-1	57	O Sangster	David Egan	25-1	No improvement on nursery debut; now tongue tied.

Key Insights

• Spotlight Verdict: “There are negatives surrounding most of those with previous nursery experience…this can go to one of the handicap newcomers. Lelosaja and Solar Invincible (second choice) are interesting but ENTER SANDMAN didn’t run as badly as the distance beaten suggests at Redcar last time… He could leave that form well behind him this afternoon.”

• Timewise Master Ratings: Top-rated horses are Espona Bay (5/1) and Lelosaja (10/1).

• Market Movers: Enter Sandman (4/1 to 5/2), Solar Invincible (9/1 to 6/1), Espona Bay (100/30 to 9/4).

• Market Drifters: American Flight (3/1 to 9/1), Perfect Panda (7/1 to 14/1), Dark Mandate (8/1 to 12/1), Priestess (12/1 to 20/1).

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5:10 Racing TV EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes

• Race Details: Class 5, 7f (AW), For 2yo in Bands B, C and D, £8,000 Total Race Value.

• Non-Runners: Power Of Iffraaj. The race will have 11 runners.

Runner and Rider Analysis

No.	Draw	Horse	Age/Wt	Trainer	Jockey	Spotlight SP	Spotlight Analysis
1	(9)	P Aerial Silk	2 9-7	D Menuisier	David Egan	11-4	Promise on debut and stepped forward at Haydock, keeping on well having been short of room; open to further progress and looks the one to beat.
2	(6)	– Deported	2 9-7	O Sangster	Jamie Spencer	9-2	Not beaten far in a useful Sandown maiden on debut in June (7f, good); still has more to recommend him than many.
3	(8)	P Get This In	2 9-7	D Menuisier	Hector Crouch	7-1	Pleasing debut when third at Sandown, though the first two are smart; likely that longer trips will suit better.
4	(10)	– Hamish Leek	2 9-7	J Horton	Daniel Muscutt	20-1	First foal of a 7f/1m winner; has enough paper appeal to warrant a market look.
5	(3)	H Power For Power	2 9-7	R Varian	Ray Dawson	7-2	Chased home a penalised winner at Newcastle on debut (7f); open to improvement and won’t need much progress to play a leading role.
6	(4)	M Sports Day	2 9-7	Michael Bell	Jonny Peate	33-1	Modest form in two turf runs; unlikely to come into his own until tackling handicaps over 1m+.
7	(7)	– Zennor Storm	2 9-7	W Haggas	Tom Marquand	6-1	£60,000 breeze-up 2yo; represents a powerful stable and market support would look significant.
8	(12)	– Cotai Lights	2 9-5	A Keatley	Barry McHugh	33-1	Drawn widest and likely best watched on debut.
9	(2)	– Chelio	2 9-3	D Coakley	George Bass	66-1	Would be a rare 2yo winner for the stable.
10	(11)	P Lightning Hooves	2 9-3	T Ward	Sean Levey	50-1	Dropped away on Lingfield debut; big step forward required.
12	(1)	H We Ride At Dawn	2 8-12	D Ffrench Davis	William Cox	33-1	No better than midfield in two maidens; nurseries on the agenda after this.

Key Insights

• Spotlight Verdict: “Power Of Iffraaj and Zennor Storm are newcomers of note, while Get This In, Deported and Power For Power (second choice) all shaped with promise on debut. That said, AERIAL SILK would have gone closer still at Haydock…and he can get off the mark at the third attempt.”

• Timewise Master Ratings: Top-rated horses are Get This In (13/2) and Power For Power (4/1).

• Market Movers: Power For Power (3/1 to 11/8), Get This In (11/2 to 7/2), Cotai Lights (50/1 to 25/1).

• Market Drifters: Zennor Storm (5/1 to 9/1), Deported (2/1 to 7/2).

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5:40 Unibet Supports Safer Gambling Novice Stakes

• Race Details: Class 5, 7f (AW), For 3yo+, £8,000 Total Race Value.

Runner and Rider Analysis

No.	Draw	Horse	Age/Wt	OR	Trainer	Jockey	Spotlight SP	Spotlight Analysis
1	(1)	L Conscript	3 9-11	–	Clive Cox	Hector Crouch	13-8	Returned from 405 days off to win a Ffos Las maiden (6f) decisively; likely to stay 7f and is a strong contender despite the 7lb penalty.
2	(11)	– Fight Your Corner	4 9-6	–	J Tate	Billy Loughnane	4-1	Gelded son of Frankel making a belated debut in a race lacking depth; betting to guide.
3	(4)	H Titus Thor	5 9-6	–	M Saunders	Gina Mangan	100-1	200-1 and showed little in a 6f novice here 401 days ago; no appeal.
4	(7)	– Al Hofzan	3 9-4	–	Ms G Nicholls	William Cox	33-1	65,000gns yearling; failed to make the track for Richard Hannon and best watched on debut.
5	(5)	P English	3 9-4	–	J Jenkins	George Wood	100-1	Little short-term promise on debut.
6	(9)	L Hit Squad	3 9-4	–	A Watson	Oisin Murphy	7-4	Encouraging debut over C&D in April when second to subsequent Irish 2000 Guineas runner-up; absent since but appealing.
7	(6)	H Mapplethorpe	3 9-4	–	J Jones	Dylan Hogan	12-1	Offered promise on debut; market strength was notable on return at Brighton; hung left and looked green but has time to do better.
8	(2)	– Potters Prince	3 9-4	–	M Crawley	Jonny Peate	50-1	Stable not renowned for winning newcomers but pedigree offers hope.
9	(10)	H Rory’s Royale	3 9-4	–	S Hodgson	Alistair Rawlinson	100-1	Ran to just a modest level on debut last week.
10	(3)	P Kartini	3 8-13	–	O Cole	Tom Marquand	8-1	Second run (C&D) was better than her debut but likely she will need another good leap forward to win.
11	(8)	P Miss Allsorts	3 8-13	–	P Attwater	Edward Greatrex	33-1	Ran to a modest level in two turf outings; not easily recommended.
12	(13)	H My O My	3 8-13	–	C Hills	Rob Hornby	50-1	Modest form in two events; handicaps more suitable after this.
13	(12)	P Pride Eye	3 8-13	–	M Rimell	Harry Davies	40-1	Showed some promise on debut but likely one for minor handicaps.

Key Insights

• Spotlight Verdict: “Few of these make any great appeal. Fight Your Corner makes his belated debut…but Hit Squad and CONSCRIPT set a clear form standard. The latter was strong at the finish over 6f at Ffos Las in July and he can defy top weight.”

• Timewise Master Ratings: Top-rated horses are Conscript (9/4) and Hit Squad (7/4).

• Market Drifters: Mapplethorpe (14/1 to 33/1), Kartini (17/2 to 14/1).

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6:10 Unibet 3 Uniboosts A Day Nursery Handicap

• Race Details: Class 4, 1m (AW), For 2yo Rated 0-85, £12,000 Total Race Value.

• Non-Runners: Previous. The race will have 5 runners.

Runner and Rider Analysis

No.	Draw	Horse	Age/Wt	OR	Trainer	Jockey	Spotlight SP	Spotlight Analysis
2	(2)	H Victorious One	2 9-8	81	R Beckett	Hector Crouch	13-2	Tad underwhelming on nursery debut; blinkers are back on; moving up to 1m promises to suit. AW debut.
3	(1)	H What’s The Plan	2 9-5	78	J Fanshawe	Daniel Muscutt	13-2	Won at Lingfield (AW); opening mark doesn’t look a gimme but stepping up to 1m should suit. Hood removed.
4	(5)	P Champion Island	2 9-3	76	Charlie Johnston	Rob Hornby	20-1	In danger of becoming exposed; connections opt for more severe headgear (visor).
5	(3)	H Wild Dahlia	2 9-3	76	W Haggas	Tom Marquand	7-4	Did well to win at Chelmsford (1m) last time; Kempton’s longer straight will help; worth siding with on nursery debut.
6	(6)	L Dryburgh	2 9-2	75	Jane Chapple-Hyam	Billy Loughnane	10-1	Improver in novice company; folded tamely in last nursery run. Can only watch.

Key Insights

• Spotlight Verdict: “Previous made a mockery of her opening mark…but the other filly WILD DAHLIA is an interesting alternative. She pulled it out of the fire at Chelmsford last time and this more galloping track should suit on nursery debut.”

• Timewise Master Ratings: Top-rated horses were Previous (6/4) (now a non-runner) and Wild Dahlia (9/4).

• Market Movers: Victorious One (4/1 to 5/2).

• Market Drifters: Wild Dahlia (5/4 to 7/4), Dryburgh (100/30 to 11/2), Champion Island (9/1 to 14/1).

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6:40 Bet £20 Get £20 With Unibet Handicap

• Race Details: Class 5, 1m (AW), For 3yo+ Rated 51-70, £8,000 Total Race Value.

• Non-Runners: Bintshuaa, Token Gesture. The race will have 11 runners.

Runner and Rider Analysis

No.	Draw	Horse	Age/Wt	OR	Trainer	Jockey	Spotlight SP	Spotlight Analysis
1	(4)	H Waistcoat	4 9-13	68	R Burdon	Rhys Clutterbuck	9-2	Produced a personal best when second over 7f here 12 days ago; moving back up to 1m can’t be deemed a positive.
2	(5)	M Captain Cisco	5 9-12	67	G Brown	Taylor Fisher (3)	50-1	Lengthy absence/switch of stable before trailing in last on handicap debut; watching brief advised.
3	(8)	H Born A Rebel	4 9-12	67	D P Owens	Benoit De La Sayette	9-2	Seen to advantage when winning at Yarmouth (7f); doubtful things will pan out as favourably and a 6lb rise is tough.
4	(3)	M Monopolise	5 9-11	66	D M Loughnane	Billy Loughnane	10-1	C&D winner; hasn’t threatened in four runs since January; has no great record fresh.
5	(1)	P Moutai	3 9-11	69	E Walker	Tom Marquand	7-2	Remains a maiden but the races he contested have worked out very well; rail draw.
6	(9)	M Berry Clever	4 9-10	65	C Dwyer	Daniel Muscutt	8-1	Didn’t look the most amenable when put under pressure over C&D 12 days ago.
7	(12)	M Dark Rosa	3 9-9	67	Ms G Nicholls	William Cox	10-1	Pleasing stable debut over 7f; another new trip raises a question and the draw hasn’t been kind.
9	(6)	H Capuchinero	6 9-8	63	A Haynes	Dominique Van Der Kraats (7)	25-1	First win over this far/here came off 1lb higher in July; little of note since.
10	(2)	P Love Your Work	9 9-8	63	Darryll Holland	Hector Crouch	5-1	Beat a serial loser over C&D three weeks ago; 4lb rise is of no great concern; handy draw.
12	(10)	P Revich	9 9-7	62	A Wintle	Hollie Doyle	25-1	Has threatened just once in six starts for this trainer.
13	(13)	H Ice Opera	4 8-11	52	G Harris	Finley Marsh	100-1	Finished last in four of her five starts for this yard; discount.

Key Insights

• Spotlight Verdict: “It could be now or never for MOUTAI (nap)…Emerging from the rail draw and faced with lesser opposition, there can be no excuses tonight. Love Your Work, who struck over C&D three weeks ago, is second choice.”

• Timewise Master Ratings: Top-rated horses are Love Your Work (7/2) and Waistcoat (4/1).

• Market Movers: Moutai (11/4 to 2/1), Berry Clever (7/1 to 9/2).

• Market Drifters: Born A Rebel (5/1 to 14/1), Monopolise (7/2 to 6/1), Dark Rosa (9/1 to 14/1).

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7:10 Try Unibet’s New Smartview Racecards Handicap

• Race Details: Class 3, 1m (AW), For 3yo+ Rated 76-95, £16,000 Total Race Value.

• Non-Runners: Sky Safari, Run With It, Sarab Star. The race will have 11 runners.

Runner and Rider Analysis

No.	Draw	Horse	Age/Wt	OR	Trainer	Jockey	Spotlight SP	Spotlight Analysis
1	(2)	M Jayyash	4 10-0	95	H Al Jehani	Jack Nicholls (5)	25-1	Uncompetitive of late and this is a deep race in which to try and bounce back.
3	(9)	H Storm Catcher	7 10-0	95	S Pearce	Luke Morris	25-1	33-1 success at Chelmsford; might be tapped for toe back over 1m this evening.
4	(5)	P Epictetus	5 9-10	91	J Osborne	William Carver	25-1	Ran no race last time and is opposable tackling AW for the first time.
5	(7)	P Local Hero	4 9-9	90	R Hannon	Sean Levey	4-1	All three wins achieved here; found just the favourite too strong last time; major claims despite 4lb rise.
6	(8)	H Blue Rc	3 9-8	92	J Tate	Rob Hornby	13-2	Has done little wrong; shaped as if a more strongly run race would suit; raised 4lb.
7	(6)	P Cogitate	4 9-6	87	C Hills	Hollie Doyle	8-1	Finished behind Local Hero over C&D two starts ago but ran close to a personal best latest; nudged up 2lb.
8	(14)	H Bountiful	3 9-5	89	G Boughey	Billy Loughnane	16-1	1m looks worth revisiting; bouncing back from the widest stall won’t be easy.
10	(10)	P Estmrar	3 9-3	87	S & E Crisford	Harry Davies	15-2	Needs to pull out more now handicapping but that’s entirely possible; yard took this in 2023.
12	(12)	M Borgi	6 9-2	83	S Woods	Ray Dawson	20-1	Finished behind two of these over C&D three weeks ago and stall 12 makes life difficult.
13	(11)	P Footwork	3 9-1	85	Charlie Johnston	Joe Fanning	10-1	Good third over C&D three weeks ago and could easily be straighter here as that was his first run for 144 days.
14	(1)	P Herculeus	3 9-1	85	W Muir & C Grassick	Lewis Edmunds	20-1	May have been undone by slower ground last time; perhaps best watched on AW debut.

Key Insights

• Spotlight Verdict: “Local Hero, runner-up in the final of this series 46 days ago, commands respect but James Tate’s BLUE RC has been quietly progressive and could have an even bigger performance in him. Footwork (third choice) is another 3yo to note.”

• Timewise Master Ratings: Top-rated horses are Blue Rc (9/2) and Local Hero (9/2).

• Market Movers: Estmrar (10/1 to 100/30), Blue Rc (13/2 to 100/30), Local Hero (3/1 to 15/8), Footwork (16/1 to 9/1).

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7:40 Try Unibet’s New Improved Acca Boosts Handicap

• Race Details: Class 2, 1m 7f 218y (AW), For 3yo+ Rated 86-105, £26,000 Total Race Value.

• Non-Runners: Prince Of The Seas. The race will have 9 runners.

Runner and Rider Analysis

No.	Draw	Horse	Age/Wt	OR	Trainer	Jockey	Spotlight SP	Spotlight Analysis
1	(7)	L Prydwen	7 10-2	103	G Scott	Darragh Keenan	9-2	Collared only close home last time; bids to make it 7-14 on AW and will likely go down fighting.
2	(2)	H Duke Of Oxford	5 9-7	94	Michael Bell	David Egan	11-2	Goes well fresh; third in this race last year before winning twice over C&D.
3	(8)	M Master Milliner	9 9-5	92	E Lavelle	Sean Levey	16-1	May still need this given he was returning from over a year off last time; yard is in excellent form.
4	(10)	P Dramatic Star	4 9-5	92	W Haggas	Tom Marquand	7-2	Steadily progressive; looks the type to bounce back and moving up to 2m could unlock more.
5	(9)	H Enemy	8 9-5	92	I Williams	Billy Loughnane	16-1	Has beaten a total of nine home in recent handicaps.
6	(1)	P Sheradann	5 9-2	89	I Williams	Edward Greatrex	16-1	Closely matched with Duke Of Oxford on form from this time last year; doesn’t look one for maximum faith.
8	(6)	M Alfred Boucher	9 9-0	87	O Burrows	Jason Watson	25-1	Seen just twice since September 2022 and weakened out of contention both times.
9	(4)	H Artisan Dancer	5 8-11	84	Charlie Johnston	Joe Fanning	8-1	Groomsman rather than the groom of late, a sign the handicapper is in charge.
10	(3)	P Synergism	3 8-7	87	Sir M Prescott	Luke Morris	100-30	Improved as gone up in trip; his last run didn’t necessarily signal the handicapper has his measure.

Key Insights

• Spotlight Verdict: “Few would begrudge Prydwen another win…while, at the other end of the weights, Synergism (second choice) may not be handicapped out of things…DRAMATIC STAR could have more to offer now tackling 2m, though, given he has stamina on both sides of his pedigree. He’s 1-1 on AW.”

• Timewise Master Ratings: Top-rated horses are Prydwen (100/30) and Synergism (7/2).

• Market Movers: Dramatic Star (7/2 to 2/1), Sheradann (10/1 to 11/2).

• Market Drifters: Prydwen (11/2 to 9/1).

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8:10 Try Unibet’s Superboosts Handicap

• Race Details: Class 5, 7f (AW), For 3yo+ Rated 56-75, £8,000 Total Race Value.

Runner and Rider Analysis

No.	Draw	Horse	Age/Wt	OR	Trainer	Jockey	Spotlight SP	Spotlight Analysis
1	(7)	H King Of Ithaca	5 9-13	74	J Tate	Billy Loughnane	11-2	Could have done with a stronger pace when a fair fifth over C&D three weeks ago; chance if leaders go harder.
2	(9)	M Dream Of Mischief	5 9-12	73	Mrs A Perrett	Rob Hornby	7-2	Built on a good run to win over C&D 12 days ago; major claims off 3lb higher.
3	(4)	L Kit Gabriel	6 9-12	73	S Pearce	Paddy Bradley	9-2	Comfortably made all over C&D three weeks ago on first start since leaving Seb Spencer; don’t discount.
4	(11)	L How Impressive	6 9-12	73	H Palmer	Jason Watson	14-1	Best on AW but hasn’t shown enough in two Polytrack runs since returning from a break to be considered.
5	(3)	P Exposay	3 9-11	74	D Loughnane	Hollie Doyle	20-1	Form of maiden win is nothing special and she pulled her chance away on handicap debut; a risky proposition.
6	(5)	H Anthropologist	3 9-10	73	Charlie Johnston	Joe Fanning	12-1	Poor run at Chelmsford shouldn’t be in focus; arguably shaped best when a visor first went on; blinkers are introduced.
7	(2)	H Jersey Maverick	3 9-10	73	C Fellowes	Tom Marquand	13-2	Took an age to get going over C&D three weeks ago; others are preferred.
8	(12)	P Hunky Dory	3 9-9	72	M Appleby	Alistair Rawlinson	13-2	0-8 for Ed Walker but managed good third in C&D novice; market revealing on debut for new yard.
9	(6)	P Angel Of Rain	4 9-9	70	J Horton	Daniel Muscutt	10-1	Can add to her novice success on evidence of an unlucky third at Doncaster and decent fifth at Southwell.
10	(8)	P Majestic Wave	3 9-8	71	S Dow	Luke Morris	33-1	Badly out of form; look elsewhere.
11	(1)	H Monsieur Patat	8 9-6	67	A Wintle	Finley Marsh	16-1	Decent strike-rate but form figures here read 4970.
12	(10)	M Havana Gila	3 9-2	65	H Eustace	George Wood	16-1	Still seeking first win outside novice company and steps up to 7f with a bit to prove.

Key Insights

• Spotlight Verdict: “King Of Ithaca…is fancied to be a different proposition this evening…DREAM OF MISCHIEF is the selection, though, given a 3lb rise underestimates his superiority when winning over track and trip more recently.”

• Timewise Master Ratings: Top-rated horses are King Of Ithaca (10/1) and Kit Gabriel (100/30).

• Market Movers: Angel Of Rain (12/1 to 7/1).

• Market Drifters: Kit Gabriel (5/2 to 9/2), Anthropologist (11/1 to 20/1), Monsieur Patat (16/1 to 28/1), Dream Of Mischief (100/30 to 5/1).

Navan Race Meeting Analysis

2:12 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden

• Race Details: 5f 180y, For 2yo EBF eligible, €18,000 Total Race Value, Ground: SOFT.

• Non-Runners: Connova. The race will have 15 runners.

Runner and Rider Analysis

No.	Draw	Horse	Age/Wt	Trainer	Jockey	Spotlight SP	Spotlight Analysis
1	(4)	P Michael’s Well	2 9-8	E & P Harty	Chris Hayes	5-2	Very promising Naas debut nine days ago, staying on well; should be a major player if he handles softer ground.
2	(14)	– Niobium Power	2 9-2	W Browne	Shane Foley	14-1	Starman colt; market best guide on debut, interesting jockey booking.
3	(11)	H Ocean’s Breath	2 9-2	G Lyons	Colin Keane	13-8	Promising C&D debut a fortnight ago, slow to break when staying on well; major player.
4	(9)	H Pints In Peace	2 9-2	D McLoughlin	Ben Coen	12-1	Hasn’t really built on promising Curragh debut back in March; hard to see him playing a major role.
5	(6)	M Dubai Opulence	2 9-0	Miss N Lupini	Wayne Lordan	20-1	Didn’t count on recent Curragh debut, may need more time.
6	(7)	H Final Boss	2 9-0	M Smith	Robbie Colgan	15-2	Last week’s Curragh run was a big step up on debut, staying on well; going the right way.
7	(8)	P Merry Blacksmith	2 8-13	A Slattery	Andrew Slattery	16-1	Debut promise but didn’t appear to stay 7f; drop in trip may suit and tongue-tie fitted.
8	(2)	M Baiana	2 8-11	J P O’Brien	Dylan Browne McMonagle	16-1	Ran green on recent Thurles debut; expected to come on for that.
10	(1)	P Jackie Jump Up	2 8-11	J Murtagh	Rory Mulligan (7)	8-1	Respectable debut but too keen last time; tried hooded now and rider’s claim a positive.
11	(10)	– Klein Blue	2 8-11	Mrs J Harrington	Keithen Kennedy (5)	12-1	Sergei Prokofiev filly; worth a market check on debut.
12	(15)	P Prominent Princess	2 8-11	Ms C O’Connell	Robert Whearty	66-1	Huge prices and ran accordingly in maidens.
13	(16)	– Beo Go Deo	2 8-9	P J F Murphy	Leigh Roche	66-1	Unlikely one to make an immediate impact on debut.
14	(13)	– Dervo Annie	2 8-9	Ms C O’Connell	Wesley Joyce (3)	66-1	Newcomer likely best watched.
15	(3)	– Honey Dale	2 8-9	P Mulligan	Jamie Powell	66-1	Another newcomer best watched.
16	(5)	P Lar Na Coille	2 8-9	J Bolger	Declan McDonogh	25-1	Prominent for a long way on debut in May; faces softer ground on return.

Key Insights

• Spotlight Verdict: “Recent C&D debut second OCEAN’S BREATH can go one better here if handling the softer ground. Michael’s Well would be a big threat… Final Boss and Jackie Jump Up hold claims, while Merry Blacksmith is a likely improver back in trip.”

• Timewise Master Ratings: Top-rated horses are Michael’s Well (7/2) and Ocean’s Breath (6/4).

• Market Drifters: Merry Blacksmith (14/1 to 25/1), Jackie Jump Up (10/1 to 16/1).

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2:47 Christmas Parties At Navan Racecourse Handicap

• Race Details: 5f 180y, For 3yo+ rated 0-60, €10,000 Total Race Value, Ground: SOFT.

Runner and Rider Analysis

A selection of key runners based on analysis and ratings is provided below.

No.	Draw	Horse	Age/Wt	OR	Trainer	Jockey	Spotlight SP	Spotlight Analysis
2	(15)	P Only Spoofing	11 10-0	58	C K Coleman	Sam Coen (7)	8-1	Three C&D wins; has struck a vein of form again.
5	(18)	P Art Of Unity	10 9-10	54	C A Melia	Nicola Burns (7)	11-2	Veteran 5f specialist; scored at Bellewstown on stable debut.
8	(10)	H Alnofoor	7 9-7	51	Ms C O’Connell	Colin Keane	12-1	Showed ability in 2021; length of layoff is a major concern, but booking of Colin Keane is noteworthy.
11	(2)	P Steel Magnolia	3 9-5	50	W McCreery	W J Lee	5-1	Back to form with a Bellewstown second; extra distance and soft ground should help.
12	(7)	H Gimmieminnie	4 9-1	45	M Rice	Aleesha McArdle (10)	10-1	Career-best when a long-priced second over C&D two weeks ago.
17	(13)	L Browned Off	4 8-10	40	P W Flynn	Robert Whearty	10-1	Creditable fourth of 17 over C&D two weeks ago.

Key Insights

• Spotlight Verdict: “Sixth over the minimum trip at the Curragh last week, STEEL MAGNOLIA should be suited by the extra yardage and gets the vote… Another to consider is Gimmieminnie who ran a blinder here two weeks ago.”

• Timewise Master Ratings: Top-rated horses are Gegenpressing (33/1) and Steel Magnolia (8/1).

• Market Drifters: Gegenpressing (7/1 to 11/1).

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3:22 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden

• Race Details: 5f, For 2yo EBF eligible, €18,000 Total Race Value, Ground: SOFT.

Runner and Rider Analysis

No.	Draw	Horse	Age/Wt	OR	Trainer	Jockey	Spotlight SP	Spotlight Analysis
1	(5)	P Bad Boy Rizz	2 9-7	79	R O’Sullivan	Colin Keane	2-1	Promoted to 79 following second at Cork; only a neck between him and Ennoble then.
2	(7)	M Ennoble	2 9-7	78	J P O’Brien	Dylan Browne McMonagle	9-4	Confirmed maiden-winning potential with third at Cork; virtually nothing to choose between him and Bad Boy Rizz.
3	(2)	– Neebrook	2 9-7	–	A Murray	W J Lee	10-1	Mehmas colt; 30,000GBP yearling purchase.
4	(3)	M Tertre Rouge	2 9-7	81	G Cromwell	Robert Whearty	9-4	Contested Listed races; debut fourth was in a decent maiden; rated marginally superior to the top two.
5	(6)	P Cluain Peata	2 9-2	–	A Slattery	Andrew Slattery	10-1	Fair sixth on debut at Naas; likely to improve.
6	(1)	M McHenry Sunrise	2 9-2	–	J Stack	J M Sheridan	12-1	Slowly away on debut; has had time to mature; hooded now.
7	(4)	P Queenofthefairys	2 9-2	–	P Mulligan	Seamie Heffernan	20-1	Showed up prominently first time out here; has something to build on.

Key Insights

• Spotlight Verdict: “The experience gained in running in two Listed races may give TERTRE ROUGE an edge over Ennoble and Big Bad Rizz who are closely matched on Cork running. The selection’s debut fourth was in a Tipperary maiden that has worked out well.”

• Timewise Master Ratings: Top-rated horses are Bad Boy Rizz (2/1) and Tertre Rouge (3/1).

• Market Drifters: Bad Boy Rizz (7/4 to 9/4).

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3:57 Navan Racing Festival Maiden

• Race Details: 5f, For 3yo+, €12,000 Total Race Value, Ground: SOFT.

Runner and Rider Analysis

No.	Draw	Horse	Age/Wt	OR	Trainer	Jockey	Spotlight SP	Spotlight Analysis
3	(7)	P Bint Elnadim Star	3 9-3	66	S Thorne	Colin Keane	9-2	Decent efforts in Britain; back in trip with headgear combination tried; can’t be ruled out.
4	(2)	M Glory To Be	3 9-3	70	M Grassick	Wayne Lordan	9-4	Consistent filly, placed in four of five maidens; not really progressing but entitled to major claims.
5	(4)	H Lunigiana	3 9-3	74	W McCreery	W J Lee	11-8	Good 2yo form including Listed third; strong-finishing fourth over C&D a fortnight ago; visor now tried.
9	(1)	L Star Allure	3 9-3	58	Ms C O’Connell	Rory Cleary	8-1	Huge jump in ratings after Bellewstown maiden third in first-time blinkers; place claims.

Key Insights

• Spotlight Verdict: “A maiden which won’t take too much winning and the first-time visored LUNIGIANA (nap) is taken to reverse recent form with Glory To Be… Star Allure excelled herself last time…so can’t be ruled out.”

• Timewise Master Ratings: Top-rated horses are Glory To Be (15/8) and Lunigiana (13/8).

• Market Drifters: Glory To Be (6/4 to 2/1).

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4:30 Final Fence Marquee Hospitality Package Handicap

• Race Details: 5f, For 3yo+, €13,000 Total Race Value, Ground: SOFT.

Runner and Rider Analysis

No.	Draw	Horse	Age/Wt	OR	Trainer	Jockey	Spotlight SP	Spotlight Analysis
1	(6)	L Amicitia	3 10-0	77	J Murtagh	Yudish Geerdharry (7)	9-2	Won well over C&D last month; raised 11lb but ran well to take third at Cork since.
2	(2)	P Arklow Lad	3 9-12	75	D K Cotter	Declan McDonogh	4-1	Landed a 5f maiden at Bellewstown; found only the favourite too good at Naas in his first handicap; strong contender.
7	(10)	P Mickey The Steel	7 9-3	66	J Murray	Wesley Joyce (3)	11-2	Winner of this race last year and now 14lb lower; two recent outings suggest a revival in form.
8	(4)	P Nouvel Espoir	5 9-2	65	J Barcoe	Dylan Browne McMonagle	6-1	Disappointing favourite last week but second here last month to a solid yardstick.
11	(11)	P Step Back In Time	7 8-10	59	C Timmons	Rory Cleary	5-1	Now a Navan specialist with a fourth C&D win two weeks ago; up in grade but merits respect.

Key Insights

• Spotlight Verdict: “Last year’s winner MICKEY THE STEEL is a stone lower in the ratings and has shown definite signs of a return to form recently. Likely dangers are Step Back In Time…and the relatively unexposed Arklow Lad.”

• Timewise Master Ratings: Top-rated horses are Amicitia (11/4) and Arklow Lad (3/1).

• Market Movers: Nouvel Espoir (17/2 to 9/2).

• Market Drifters: Step Back In Time (8/1 to 12/1).

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5:02 Sign Up To GavinLynchRacing.com Maiden

• Race Details: 1m 6f, For 3yo+, €12,000 Total Race Value, Ground: SFT-HVY.

Runner and Rider Analysis

No.	Draw	Horse	Age/Wt	OR	Trainer	Jockey	Spotlight SP	Spotlight Analysis
1	(2)	H Boxing Great	5 10-0	75	K Thornton	Robbie Colgan	10-1	Went close at Down Royal in July but below that level since; unproven on soft but place claims if handling it.
3	(1)	P Icare Desbois	7 10-0	–	D Kelly	Colin Keane	5-1	Won a bumper and maiden hurdle for Willie Mullins; creditable third in Killarney Flat maiden on return; can build on that.
7	(8)	M Lord Byron	3 9-8	–	A P O’Brien	Wayne Lordan	100-30	Caught the eye on debut last September; long absence suggests setbacks; reappears with blinkers fitted; market best guide.
10	(3)	P Marazion	3 9-3	81	Mrs J Harrington	Chris Hayes	11-4	Not really progressing but sets the standard on form; may come on enough from recent comeback to get off the mark in first-time cheekpieces.

Key Insights

• Spotlight Verdict: “Marazion is the percentage call but remains vulnerable and it may pay to side with the long-absent LORD BYRON, an eyecatcher on his sole juvenile start and bred to relish this trip…the most interesting of the NH performers looks to be Icare Desbois.”

• Timewise Master Ratings: Top-rated horses are Icare Desbois (7/2) and Marazion (9/4).

• Market Movers: Lord Byron (3/1 to 5/4).

• Market Drifters: Marazion (7/4 to 11/4), Boxing Great (17/2 to 14/1), Forever Frankie (20/1 to 40/1).

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5:32 Sign Up To GavinLynchRacing.com Handicap

• Race Details: 1m 6f, For 3yo+ rated 0-60, €10,000 Total Race Value, Ground: SFT-HVY.

• Non-Runners: Figurehead, Surrey Force. The race will have 24 runners.

Runner and Rider Analysis

A selection of key runners based on analysis and ratings is provided below.

No.	Draw	Horse	Age/Wt	OR	Trainer	Jockey	Spotlight SP	Spotlight Analysis
3	(17)	P Maxwell Smart	4 9-11	55	T McCourt	Robert Whearty	6-1	Off the mark at Down Royal last month; has raced on soft since and remains of interest.
6	(14)	H Numidia	7 9-10	54	P Lawlor	Rory Mulligan (7)	15-2	More encouraging in first-time cheekpieces last time when third at Bellewstown on soft; could go well.
10	(12)	M Bynx	7 9-7	51	M Hassett	Wayne Hassett (3)	9-1	Latest two runs have been good, finishing close third over C&D and staying on third over 2m1f at Thurles.
15	(1)	H Gamigin	7 9-3	47	G McGill	Luke McAteer	12-1	Most encouraging run for some time at Bellewstown recently, staying on from well off the pace.
23	(2)	P Share The Treasure	4 8-11	41	T Hogan	Wesley Joyce (3)	10-1	Off the mark over C&D in August; reduced mark so could bounce back.

Key Insights

• Spotlight Verdict: “Wide open. On recent form Maxwell Smart looks the pick but a chance is taken on GAMIGIN, who was left with plenty to do at Bellewstown last time…and is taken to reverse form with Numidia. Bynx and C&D winner Share The Treasure are others to consider.”

• Timewise Master Ratings: Top-rated horses are Bynx (5/1) and Just Another Eagle (14/1).

• Market Movers: Gamigin (11/1 to 7/2), Share The Treasure (22/1 to 10/1), Bynx (17/2 to 5/1).

• Market Drifters: Maxwell Smart (9/2 to 9/1), Boola Times (12/1 to 25/1), Charlie Brow’n (5/1 to 8/1).

Newmarket (Rowley) Race Meeting Analysis

1:48 Free Live Racing Streaming At CopyBet Fillies’ Restricted Novice Stakes

• Race Details: Class 4, 7f, For 2yo fillies in Bands B, C and D, £10,000 Total Race Value, Ground: GOOD.

Runner and Rider Analysis

No.	Draw	Horse	Age/Wt	Trainer	Jockey	Spotlight SP	Spotlight Analysis
1	(9)	– Churchill’s Spirit	2 9-2	T Clover	Rossa Ryan	10-1	55,000euros yearling; one of the better newcomers based on purchase price.
3	(10)	– Reem Rak	2 9-2	R Varian	Jack Mitchell	11-4	60,000gns yearling by Zarak; dam was a Group 3 winner; from a major stable; interesting debutante.
4	(1)	H Souffler	2 9-2	K P De Foy	Joanna Mason	8-1	The form pick in this field but sets an ordinary standard in RPR terms.
6	(5)	H Athena’s War	2 9-0	A Balding	P J McDonald	4-1	Close fifth at Leicester last time; one of the main form contenders and may do better still.
7	(4)	– Guesstimate	2 9-0	W Haggas	Cieren Fallon	5-1	By Sea The Moon and first foal of maiden daughter of Gold Cup winner Estimate; market instructive.
10	(11)	– Laughterintherain	2 9-0	E Walker	Kieran Shoemark	8-1	40,000euros yearling; Too Darn Hot half-sister to four winners; dam is a half-sister to champion 2yo Fasliyev.

Key Insights

• Spotlight Verdict: “Based on sales information…the most interesting types among the debutantes are REEM RAK, Laughterintherain and Churchill’s Spirit… Souffler and Athena’s War bring the best form, albeit set a standard that is far from daunting.”

• Timewise Master Ratings: Top-rated horses are Athena’s War (13/2) and Souffler (11/2).

• Market Movers: Laughterintherain (11/1 to 8/1).

• Market Drifters: Henriette Ronner (13/2 to 12/1), Reem Rak (2/1 to 100/30).

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2:23 Safer Gambling With CopyBet Novice Stakes

• Race Details: Class 4, 7f, For 2yo colts & geldings, £10,000 Total Race Value, Ground: GOOD.

• Non-Runners: Mertoun. The race will have 11 runners.

Runner and Rider Analysis

No.	Draw	Horse	Age/Wt	Trainer	Jockey	Spotlight SP	Spotlight Analysis
2	(6)	H Chain Link	2 9-2	J Horton	Jack Mitchell	9-2	Went very close at Haydock latest; possibilities provided that form is backed up.
4	(12)	P Eklleem	2 9-2	W Haggas	Cieren Fallon	6-1	200,000gns yearling; looked green and in need of the outing on debut; likely to do better.
5	(4)	P Major Neigh Sayer	2 9-2	G Scott	P J McDonald	6-1	Shown ability in sprint races; gives the impression he’ll stay 7f; one of the main form contenders.
9	(9)	P Savvy Disko	2 9-2	S Woods	Robert Havlin	7-2	Finished third in C&D maiden, running above market expectations; likely player.
11	(11)	P Seeway	2 9-2	D Menuisier	Silvestre De Sousa	12-1	Placed at Salisbury last time but hindered himself by taking a good hold; chance depends on settling better.
12	(10)	– Thunder Call	2 9-2	W Haggas	Stevie Donohoe	8-1	Pinatubo colt; sibling to four winners including Group 3 winner Skardu; interesting newcomer.

Key Insights

• Spotlight Verdict: “Having shown his piece of promise over C&D, SAVVY DISKO gets the percentage call… Eklleem, who seems likely to improve significantly…is second choice ahead of Major Neigh Sayer… Thunder Call is a particularly interesting type among the newcomers.”

• Timewise Master Ratings: Top-rated horses are Eklleem (7/1) and Savvy Disko (4/1).

• Market Movers: Seeway (10/1 to 5/1), Eklleem (6/1 to 4/1).

• Market Drifters: Savvy Disko (3/1 to 5/1), Thunder Call (8/1 to 11/1).

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2:58 Champions League Early Payout At CopyBet Maiden Stakes

• Race Details: Class 3, 1m 2f, For 2yo, £12,500 Total Race Value, Ground: GOOD.

Runner and Rider Analysis

No.	Draw	Horse	Age/Wt	OR	Trainer	Jockey	Spotlight SP	Spotlight Analysis
2	(2)	L Sayedaati Saadati	2 9-7	74	O Burrows	Kieran Shoemark	9-2	Getting the hang of things; held by Study Of Words on Goodwood running.
3	(4)	P Study Of Words	2 9-7	–	C Appleby	William Buick	1-2	Frankel colt; fared much better with close second at Goodwood in front of two subsequent scorers; the form pick.
4	(3)	H Aussie Pearl	2 9-2	–	Charlie Johnston	Silvestre De Sousa	7-2	Promising third at Leicester; shaped as if this longer trip will suit; possibilities with progress plausible.

Key Insights

• Spotlight Verdict: “Goodwood runner-up STUDY OF WORDS has the strongest claims and is taken to go one better. Aussie Pearl is second choice.”

• Timewise Master Ratings: Top-rated horses are Aussie Pearl (3/1) and Study Of Words (11/10).

• Market Drifters: Sayedaati Saadati (9/2 to 13/2).

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3:33 British Stallion Studs EBF Future Stayers Nursery Handicap

• Race Details: Class 2, 1m 2f, For 2yo EBF eligible, Sire/Dam Restricted, £40,000 Total Race Value, Ground: GOOD.

• Non-Runners: Commanding Officer. The race will have 3 runners.

Runner and Rider Analysis

No.	Draw	Horse	Age/Wt	OR	Trainer	Jockey	Spotlight SP	Spotlight Analysis
1	(1)	H Bourbon Blues	2 9-9	97	B Meehan	Jack Callan (5)	7-1	Has bits of Group form but record of 1-7 reflects limitations are known; concedes weight to less exposed rivals.
2	(3)	L Explosion	2 8-13	87	Charlie Johnston	Silvestre De Sousa	13-8	Bids for a hat-trick after easy Chelmsford nursery win; bare figures suggest he’s still well treated despite 8lb rise.
4	(2)	P Crystal Pier	2 8-2	76	R Beckett	Jack Doughty	11-2	Has encouraging form over 7f; gives the impression she’s ready for this step up in distance; interesting.

Key Insights

• Spotlight Verdict: “Hat-trick seeker EXPLOSION gets the narrow vote ahead of Commanding Officer (now a non-runner) and Crystal Pier in an interesting clash of progressive/unexposed sorts.”

• Timewise Master Ratings: Top-rated horses were Commanding Officer (5/4) (now non-runner) and Explosion (7/4).

• Market Movers: Bourbon Blues (15/2 to 5/2), Explosion (11/8 to 10/11), Crystal Pier (13/2 to 100/30).

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4:08 CopyBet Fillies’ Handicap

• Race Details: Class 3, 1m, For 3yo+ fillies & mares Rated 76-95, £20,000 Total Race Value, Ground: GOOD.

Runner and Rider Analysis

No.	Draw	Horse	Age/Wt	OR	Trainer	Jockey	Spotlight SP	Spotlight Analysis
1	(4)	P Maybe Not	3 9-9	86	R Beckett	Rossa Ryan	5-2	Form figures of 12121 since switched to handicaps; ran well at York Ebor festival; solid.
4	(2)	P Silent City	3 9-3	80	R Varian	Jack Mitchell	4-1	Held on narrowly over C&D last time; raised only 1lb for that win and may still have further progress.
5	(7)	P Orangesandlemons	3 9-0	77	E Bethell	Warren Fentiman (5)	4-1	Bounced back with success at Nottingham; record over 1m is now 2121; may have more to offer over this trip.
7	(6)	P Naga	3 8-9	72	J & T Gosden	William Buick	11-4	Best performances on AW, including Chelmsford success last time; has very low mileage and not dismissed.
8	(8)	H Tuesdays Child	3 8-9	72	G Boughey	Jack Doughty	8-1	Ties in closely with Silent City on C&D running and can’t be ruled out; tongue-tie fitted.

Key Insights

• Spotlight Verdict: “SILENT CITY had little to spare over C&D last time but may be able to follow up… Maybe Not (second choice) and Orangesandlemons look solid contenders, while Naga has possibilities.”

• Timewise Master Ratings: Top-rated horses are Maybe Not (7/4) and Orangesandlemons (11/4).

• Market Movers: Folkene (22/1 to 10/1).

• Market Drifters: Naga (3/1 to 6/1), Orangesandlemons (4/1 to 13/2).

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4:43 British Stallion Studs EBF Future Stayers Novice Stakes

• Race Details: Class 4, 1m, For 2yo EBF eligible, Sire/Dam Restricted, £20,000 Total Race Value, Ground: GOOD.

Runner and Rider Analysis

No.	Draw	Horse	Age/Wt	Trainer	Jockey	Spotlight SP	Spotlight Analysis
2	(7)	H Golden Knight	2 9-7	E Walker	Kieran Shoemark	4-1	Beaten just over 2l on debut in a warm Haydock novice; this well-bred 220,000euros purchase is open to improvement.
3	(6)	L Poetry Of Time	2 9-7	W Haggas	Cieren Fallon	5-2	Short-headed on debut and again went very close last time; can be optimistic this Ulysses colt will be suited by 1m; leading claims.
4	(4)	– Superior Choice	2 9-7	J & T Gosden	Shane Foley	15-8	1,100,000gns yearling; first foal of a French Group 1 winner for this yard; lots of appeal on paper.
6	(2)	– Turty Tree	2 9-7	A Balding	P J McDonald	8-1	120,000gns yearling with a respected stable; no surprise to see a good run from this New Bay newcomer.
7	(3)	– Waves Of The Sea	2 9-7	R Hannon	James Doyle	8-1	Sea The Stars brother to a winner; dam is closely related to top-class miler/sire Dubawi; interesting newcomer.

Key Insights

• Spotlight Verdict: “Poetry Of Time…sets a good standard, while Golden Knight…is open to improvement. However, 1,100,000gns yearling SUPERIOR CHOICE has an excellent pedigree and earns the vote on his debut.”

• Timewise Master Ratings: Top-rated horses are Golden Knight (5/1) and Poetry Of Time (100/30).

• Market Drifters: Superior Choice (7/4 to 11/4).

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5:18 BOG Today For Tomorrow With CopyBet Nursery Handicap

• Race Details: Class 4, 7f, For 2yo Rated 0-85, £10,000 Total Race Value, Ground: GOOD.

• Non-Runners: Reverberate. The race will have 8 runners.

Runner and Rider Analysis

No.	Draw	Horse	Age/Wt	OR	Trainer	Jockey	Spotlight SP	Spotlight Analysis
1	(6)	P Quiescent	2 9-9	85	H Al Jehani	James Doyle	13-8	Followed up Chepstow win with C&D nursery victory; respected in the hat-trick attempt.
3	(9)	L Romantic Twilight	2 9-3	79	W Stone	Pat Cosgrave	8-1	Made all in Yarmouth nursery (6f) last week; has to overcome 6lb penalty and return to 7f.
4	(4)	H Mayaada	2 9-2	78	O Sangster	Kieran Shoemark	9-1	Pulled too hard in cheekpieces last time; consistent otherwise but looks more exposed than some.
6	(3)	P Dark Shore	2 9-1	77	Jane Chapple-Hyam	William Buick	7-2	Maiden form stacks up nicely; seemingly outstayed over 1m on handicap debut; gelded since; interesting back in distance.
7	(8)	M Mr Wonka	2 9-0	76	H Palmer	Cieren Fallon	6-1	Made the frame in two 7f maidens; may show progress now handicapping; one to consider.

Key Insights

• Spotlight Verdict: “Back down in trip, DARK SHORE (nap) is well worth another chance. The selection remains interesting on his solid maiden form… Hat-trick seeker Quiescent is feared most, ahead of handicap debutant Mr Wonka.”

• Timewise Master Ratings: Top-rated horses are Quiescent (6/4) and Romantic Twilight (7/1).

• Market Movers: Dark Shore (5/2 to 13/8).

• Market Drifters: Mr Wonka (7/1 to 16/1), Romantic Twilight (10/1 to 18/1), Majd Al Kazem (16/1 to 33/1), Penhallam (11/1 to 18/1).

Worcester Race Meeting Analysis

1:00 Richard Davis Memorial Beginners’ Chase

• Race Details: Class 3, 2m 4f, For 4yo+, £12,000 Total Race Value, Ground: GOOD.

Runner and Rider Analysis

No.	Horse	Age/Wt	OR	Trainer	Jockey	Spotlight SP	Spotlight Analysis
2	P Pic Roc	7 11-5	134	B Pauling	Ben Jones	100-30	Smart novice hurdler; has chasing experience and should have a role to play.
4	P Wade Out	6 11-5	127	O Murphy	Sean Bowen	5-1	Did well to win three novice hurdles; well regarded and should have a bright future over fences.
5	M Wendigo	6 11-5	143	J Snowden	Gavin Sheehan	8-13	Quality novice hurdler, placed in Grade 1; has the potential to be high class over fences.

Key Insights

• Spotlight Verdict: “An interesting race as all of these reached a useful standard over hurdles, none more so than WENDIGO who twice performed well at the highest level. Pic Roc has the benefit of chasing experience… Wade Out is preferred of the other three.”

• Timewise Master Ratings: Top-rated horses are Wade Out (11/2) and Wendigo (4/6).

• Market Movers: Wade Out (9/2 to 11/4).

• Market Drifters: Wendigo (8/13 to 5/6).

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1:30 Fred & Mercy Rimell Memorial Handicap Chase

• Race Details: Class 4, 2m 110y, For 4yo+ Rated 0-120, £8,900 Total Race Value, Ground: GOOD.

Runner and Rider Analysis

No.	Horse	Age/Wt	OR	Trainer	Jockey	Spotlight SP	Spotlight Analysis
1	P Southoftheborder	7 12-2	122	Henrietta Knight	Brendan Powell	14-1	Plenty of promise in two runs over fences; respected dropped back to 2m (travels strongly).
2	L Escapeandevade	9 11-12	118	H Derham	Paul O’Brien	5-2	Hat-trick winner two seasons ago; joined this yard for £28,000 and is lightly raced.
6	P Duhallow Tommy	7 11-7	113	T Lawes	Kevin Brogan	15-2	Ran a solid race on comeback at Fontwell when ahead of Southoftheborder.
7	P Wotter Trotter	5 11-7	113	D Skelton	Tristan Durrell (3)	100-30	Showed nice promise in hurdles; connections keen to get him over fences for handicap debut; could be interesting.

Key Insights

• Spotlight Verdict: “Strong traveller SOUTHOFTHEBORDER could be interesting back in trip… Duhallow Tommy who is also respected. Escapeandevade…may do likewise for Harry Derham.”

• Timewise Master Ratings: Top-rated horses are Chief Sunday (9/2) and Highlands Legacy (7/1).

• Market Movers: Highlands Legacy (7/1 to 7/2).

• Market Drifters: Wotter Trotter (4/1 to 12/1).

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2:00 Step Into Luxury With Purple Granite National Hunt Flat Race

• Race Details: Class 5, 2m, For 4-5yo, £4,500 Total Race Value, Ground: GOOD.

Runner and Rider Analysis

No.	Horse	Age/Wt	Trainer	Jockey	Spotlight SP	Spotlight Analysis
1	H Glancing Jack	4 11-8	T Symonds	Ned Fox (5)	4-1	Looked useful when winning at Hereford; likely contender even with a penalty.
2	– Legendary Luke	5 11-2	J Snowden	Isabelle Ryder (7)	5-2	Fetched £100,000 after winning a 3m Irish point; respected.
3	P Mescalero	5 11-2	H Eustace	Ben Bromley (5)	11-2	Narrowly outpointed on debut here in September; form is probably up there.
10	– Nice One Eric	4 11-1	B Pauling	Callum Pritchard (5)	13-2	Half-brother to six winners including useful performers; newcomers from this yard always worth a second look.
11	– Yummy	4 11-1	D Skelton	Tristan Durrell (3)	9-2	82,000euros 3yo; half-brother to useful hurdle winner; interesting newcomer for top yard.

Key Insights

• Spotlight Verdict: “NICE ONE ERIC is marginally preferred over Yummy, with both representing yards that win plenty of bumpers.”

• Timewise Master Ratings: Top-rated horses are Glancing Jack (7/2) and Mescalero (9/2).

• Market Movers: Mescalero (13/2 to 4/1).

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2:35 Ashok Patel Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Div I)

• Race Details: Class 4, 2m, For 4yo+ fillies & mares, £7,700 Total Race Value, Ground: GOOD.

Runner and Rider Analysis

No.	Horse	Age/Wt	OR	Trainer	Jockey	Spotlight SP	Spotlight Analysis
3	H Getawhisky	5 11-0	114	D Skelton	Tristan Durrell (3)	9-2	Fared well in a Listed bumper and then midfield in a Grade 2; should have a nice future over hurdles.
4	H Heron In The Park	5 11-0	–	T George	Harry Cobden	11-10	£280,000 purchase after winning an Irish point; made light work of rivals in a Newbury bumper; looks decidedly useful.
6	H There Runs Mary	5 11-0	–	O Murphy	Kevin Brogan	11-2	Won first bumper and ran well under penalty when second to Heron In The Park.
9	H No Tricks At All	4 10-13	–	O Murphy	Sean Bowen	11-2	125,000euros 3yo; interesting that Sean Bowen rides her in preference to stablemate Three Runs Mary.

Key Insights

• Spotlight Verdict: “HERON IN THE PARK was an expensive recruit…and she impressively shrugged aside Three Runs May in her only bumper… It’s interesting that Sean Bowen presumably rejects the latter for stablemate No Tricks At All.”

• Timewise Master Ratings: Top-rated horses are Getawhisky (11/4) and Heron In The Park (2/1).

• Market Drifters: No Tricks At All (13/2 to 9/1).

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3:10 Ashok Patel Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Div II)

• Race Details: Class 4, 2m, For 4yo+ fillies & mares, £7,700 Total Race Value, Ground: GOOD.

Runner and Rider Analysis

No.	Horse	Age/Wt	Trainer	Jockey	Spotlight SP	Spotlight Analysis
1	H Ghina Di Tacco	5 11-0	F O’Brien	Jonathan Burke	8-1	Nice debut to be third in a Uttoxeter bumper; could be a factor.
4	– Sheezer Diva	5 11-0	D Skelton	Tristan Durrell (3)	3-1	Dam is half-sister to smart winners Royal Regatta and Three Musketeers; had wind surgery.
6	P White Noise	5 11-0	K Bailey & M Nicholls	Tom Bellamy	3-1	Kept on for third at Ffos Las, shaping as though she needed further; still considered.
7	P Caterpillar Girl	4 10-13	T George	Harry Cobden	5-2	Quickened up best to win a Warwick bumper in May; found an ordinary race here for hurdling debut.

Key Insights

• Spotlight Verdict: “This is far weaker than the opening division. It looks significant that Harry Cobden rides CATERPILLAR GIRL when Paul Nicholls has a runner… Sheezer Diva could easily be up to making a successful debut but second choice is Ghina Di Tacco.”

• Timewise Master Ratings: Top-rated horses are Caterpillar Girl (100/30) and White Noise (7/2).

• Market Movers: White Noise (3/1 to 15/8), Caterpillar Girl (9/4 to 7/4).

• Market Drifters: Sheezer Diva (3/1 to 17/2).

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3:45 Vellacotts & Smiths Go Racing Handicap Hurdle

• Race Details: Class 4, 2m, For 3yo+ Rated 0-110, £7,700 Total Race Value, Ground: GOOD.

Runner and Rider Analysis

No.	Horse	Age/Wt	OR	Trainer	Jockey	Spotlight SP	Spotlight Analysis
4	L Lucky Bere	4 11-13	108	Mrs K Woollacott	Harry Cobden	17-2	Not beaten far on handicap debut at Sandown; had wind surgery since; hard to rule out with Cobden booked.
5	H King Ulanda	5 11-10	104	O Greenall & J Guerriero	Ben Smith (7)	11-8	Won with any amount in hand at Carlisle last week; obvious contender having escaped a penalty.

Key Insights

• Spotlight Verdict: “If in the same form as last week when hosing up at Carlisle then KING ULANDA will take some beating off the same mark. Harry Cobden is a notable booking for Lucky Bere.”

• Timewise Master Ratings: Top-rated horses are King Ulanda (2/1) and Lucky Bere (7/1).

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4:20 PJ Nicholls KGM Korea Genuinely Made Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

• Race Details: Class 5, 2m 4f, For 4yo+ Rated 0-105, £6,150 Total Race Value, Ground: GOOD.

Runner and Rider Analysis

No.	Horse	Age/Wt	OR	Trainer	Jockey	Spotlight SP	Spotlight Analysis
1	L Order Of The Dance	5 12-7	112	D Pipe	Callum Pritchard (5)	2-1	Made all on stable debut at Ffos Las last Friday; strong claims under 7lb penalty.
2	P Glance Of Glory	5 11-12	103	M Keighley	Sean Bowen	11-2	Won a maiden over C&D last month; begins handicap life on a fair mark and could have more to offer.
3	P Ghasham	6 11-10	101	D Skelton	Harry Atkins (7)	5-1	Runner-up over C&D on stable debut; could go well now back down in grade.
10	L Lucky Bounce	8 10-11	88	R Potter	Brendan Powell	5-1	Defied a mammoth absence to make all at Ffos Las in May; may be able to take a 6lb rise in his stride.

Key Insights

• Spotlight Verdict: “The lightly raced 5yo ORDER OF THE DANCE (nap) made an excellent start for David Pipe…and can defy a 7lb penalty. Lucky Bounce…is feared most ahead of Ghasham.”

• Timewise Master Ratings: Top-rated horses are Glance Of Glory (6/1) and Play Pretend (11/2).

• Market Movers: Copper Cove (28/1 to 11/1).

• Market Drifters: Order Of The Dance (7/4 to 3/1), Lucky Bounce (13/2 to 16/1).

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4:53 PJ Nicholls KGM Korea Genuinely Made Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

• Race Details: Class 5, 2m 4f, For 4yo+ Rated 0-105, £6,150 Total Race Value, Ground: GOOD.

Runner and Rider Analysis

No.	Horse	Age/Wt	OR	Trainer	Jockey	Spotlight SP	Spotlight Analysis
5	P My Cullen	5 11-10	100	Henrietta Knight	Brendan Powell	13-2	Improved form when second on handicap debut at Fontwell; extra yardage may be a positive.
7	M Pertemps Diamond	6 11-7	97	O Murphy	Sean Bowen	3-1	Won on handicap debut at Fontwell in August; unexposed and an 8lb rise may not stop him.
9	M Dearkeithandkaty	4 11-4	96	J & A J O’Neill	Jonjo O’Neill Jr	13-2	Pedigree suggests he’ll be suited by step up in trip on handicap debut; interesting.
10	P Harry Junior	5 10-5	81	D Pipe	Jack Tudor	6-1	Goes handicapping off a lowly mark in first-time tongue-tie; could take a big step forward.

Key Insights

• Spotlight Verdict: “The lightly raced 6yo PERTEMPS DIAMOND won at Fontwell in August…and is taken to make it 2-2 in handicaps. Dearkeithandkaty and Harry Junior are very interesting handicap newcomers.”

• Timewise Master Ratings: Top-rated horses are Pertemps Diamond (7/2) and Sun Joy (13/2).

• Market Movers: Pertemps Diamond (9/4 to 13/8).

• Market Drifters: Irisante (13/2 to 18/1).