The mid-afternoon feature at Punchestown brings together a mix of in-form handicappers and returning chasers reverting to hurdles. The ground is officially good, which should produce an honest pace and fair conditions across the board. Race Setup With several who prefer to be handy, the tempo looks genuine. Captain Ryan Matt and My Gaffer are…

15 October 2025 A deep and balanced 1m2f handicap where unexposed three-year-olds meet seasoned older handicappers. The round course here rewards balance and rhythm — being handy into the first bend usually pays off, particularly when the pace is measured rather than strong. Race Setup King’s Code and Green Triangle are the most likely to…

15 October 2025 A strong renewal of this Class 4 staying handicap, featuring a mix of proven stayers, progressive types, and course specialists. The 2m trip at Nottingham often rewards balance between stamina and tactical pace, with no obvious bias across the track. Race Setup There’s no clear front-runner, but Mighty Bandit and Rock N…

15 October 2025 The closing middle-distance handicap on the Kempton card shapes as a useful betting puzzle rather than a scrap between exposed types. There’s a blend of in-form handicappers, progressive three-year-olds, and a few older runners hinting at revival. Race Context Kempton’s 1m3f219y trip favours those who travel smoothly and can quicken off the…

Wednesday 15 October 2025 This looks a typically trappy Kempton staying handicap, but a closer look suggests a clash between the in-form Fair Dinkum, the unexposed improver Warrior King, and the course-proven Hedonista. Race Setup Two miles around Kempton’s inner circuit places the emphasis on rhythm and track craft rather than brute stamina. Pace should…

1. 14:22 Worcester: Happy Birthday Chris Handicap Chase (Class 5, 2m 7f) TimeWise Master Top Two Rated (Total TimeWise Rating) Recent Form and Comments Spotlight Verdict The Spotlight Verdict suggests this race can be another victory for GRILLON DE MONTY, who scored twice over C&D in the summer. He may face his strongest competition from…

1. 13:43:00 Boyle Sports, Home Of The Early Payout Novices Hurdle (2m3½f, Class 4) Rank Horse Name Total TimeWise Rating 1 Destination Dubai (IRE) 338.9706 2 Herja (IRE) 283.8468 Recent Form and Comments Spotlight Verdict The Spotlight Verdict states that it is hard to see beyond DESTINATION DUBAI, who looked very useful in bumpers last…

1. 13:55 BetVictor Maiden Hurdle (2m½f, Good To Yielding) Rank Horse Name Total TimeWise Rating 1 Vitorio Piel (FR) 316.8799 2 Gameball (IRE) 284.7853 Recent Form and Comments Spotlight Verdict Andrew Slattery nominated GAMEBALL as one of the best of his plethora of bumper winners and he should be hard to beat on his stable/hurdles…

1. 13:35:00 Nottingham – British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) Class 5, 1m½f, Good, Non Handicap, 3yo+, 11 Runners Rank Horse Name Total TimeWise Rating 1 Return To Unit 259.5894 2 Goodwood Mogul 249.9722 Recent Form and Comments Spotlight Verdict The Spotlight verdict prefers CANOPUS, who has shown progression by finishing runner-up on…