(R1) 12:40 ASCOT, 2m 7f 118y

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1 PDF Form Guide - Free from attheraces.com with (R1) 12:40 ASCOT, 2m 7f 118y Foundation Developments Novices' Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) (4YO plus) No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR 1 2/41 NEWTIDE (IRE) 17 br g Getaway - C'Est Fantastique David Bass K C Bailey 122 Jockey Colours: Yellow, emerald green epaulets and armlets Timeform says: Off 19 months after his point run but confirmed the promise of his Rules debut when landing a heavy-ground maiden at Haydock 17 days ago (22.8f). Opening mark asks for more but he's unexposed. (Forecast 9.00) POTTERS HEDGER 228 b g Midnight Legend - Loose Morals p Jack Quinlan Mrs L Wadham 118 Jockey Colours: Orange, dark blue cross belts and star on cap Timeform says: Responded to first-time cheekpieces with very good second of 9 in handicap at Market Rasen (20.6f, heavy) in April and didn't need to improve to go one better in maiden company soon after. Up in trip. (Forecast 15.00) ANNIE MC (IRE) 44 b f Mahler - Classic Mari Jonjo O'Neill Jr. (5) Jonjo O'Neill 118 Jockey Colours: White, royal blue stars and sleeves, royal blue cap, white star Timeform says: Runner-up both starts in Irish points earlier this year and placed both hurdles starts this autumn. Step up in trip will suit on this quick switch to handicaps. (Forecast 9.50) BALLYART (IRE) 14 D b g Scorpion - Candle Massini Jamie Bargary N A Twiston-Davies 117 Jockey Colours: Black, white sleeves, yellow cap Timeform says: Opened account (dead-heated) in Irish point in February and strong at the finish when finding only one too good over this sort of trip at Chepstow recently. Definite player if this turns into a slog. (Forecast 11.00) 5 4/845-6 LOUGH RYN (IRE) 231 br g Court Cave - Media View N D Fehily N P Mulholland 117 Jockey Colours: Red and white (quartered), hooped sleeves, red cap Timeform says: Went backwards from a promising hurdling bow both starts during the spring. In good hands and upped markedly in distance on handicap debut, but his mark does look stiff. (Forecast 19.00) 6 33P-445 BALLYGOWN BAY (IRE) 23 b g Flemensfirth - Star Shuil R Johnson P J Hobbs 115 Jockey Colours: Light blue, white stripe and armlets Timeform says: Shaped encouragingly back from 6 months off in 19.7f Hereford handicap in November, not knocked about once held. Disappointing he couldn't build on that at Warwick. (Forecast 17.00) IT'S GOT LEGS (IRE) 26 b g Getaway - Lady Cadia v J E Moore G L Moore 114 Jockey Colours: Mauve and black (quartered), mauve sleeves, white cap Timeform says: Pretty consistent over hurdles, filling a place again in a first-time-visor at Kempton last month (3m). Nudged up 1 lb and he's vulnerable to improvers. (Forecast 17.00)

2 ENRICHISSANT (FR) 28 b g Speedmaster - Quibble Tom Cannon D G Bridgwater 114 Jockey Colours: Red and white check, black and white check sleeves, royal blue cap Timeform says: 150,000 buy who is progressing over hurdles, showing a willing attitude to get off the mark in novice company at Huntingdon last month. Allotted a fair mark on the back of that up in trip. (Forecast 13.00) 9 12/95 CASKO D'AIRY (FR) 29 b g Voix Du Nord - Quaska D'airy t1 H Cobden P F Nicholls 113 Jockey Colours: White, royal blue epaulets, white sleeves, red spots, royal blue cap Timeform says: French bumper winner who was second on hurdle bow there in Off a long time after and hard to draw too many positives from efforts last month, but he's in top hands. Tongue tie on. (Forecast 15.00) 10 1P1/4-62 MINERFORTYNINER (IRE) 24 D br g Catcher In The Rye - Hungry Eyes t M Hamill (3) G R I Smyly 112 Jockey Colours: White, red sleeves, white and red check cap Timeform says: Multiple point winner since making his debut under Rules in March No chance with a useful prospect at Hereford last month (19.7f) but he was nicely clear of the rest. Handicap debut. (Forecast 19.00) 11 U FIELDS OF FORTUNE 36 b g Champs Elysees - Widescreen Wayne Hutchinson A King 111 Jockey Colours: White, red seams, red and white quartered cap Timeform says: Off the mark over hurdles at fourth time of asking in a Market Rasen maiden in August (16.7f). Well held in a more competitive environment at Cheltenham and stamina for this far is a query. (Forecast 34.00) ALMOST GOLD (IRE) 22 b g Gold Well - Shining Lights R T Dunne Ian Williams 111 Jockey Colours: Black, brown stars, black sleeves and cap Timeform says: Shaped really well on return/handicap debut at Hereford before readily landing the odds in a small-field contest at Doncaster. Bred to stay this far and a 3 lb rise is lenient. (Forecast 4.00) 13 F2/12-08 BIG MAN CLARENCE (IRE) 14 D b g Golden Tornado - Glens Lady Nick Scholfield P Henderson 98 Jockey Colours: Orange, light blue seams and armlets Timeform says: Is a point winner, but very difficult to recommend based on what he's offered in 3 starts under Rules. (Forecast 67.00) TIMEFORM VIEW: ALMOST GOLD didn't beat a lot at Doncaster last month, but he did the job with any amount in hand and a 3 lb rise surely underestimates him with this trip expected to be well within range. There are several interesting handicap debutants in opposition, headed by Annie Mc and Newtide. Timeform 1-2-3: 1: ALMOST GOLD (12) 2: ANNIE MC (3) 3: NEWTIDE (1) 2018 At The Races. All Rights Reserved.

3 PDF Form Guide - Free from attheraces.com with (R2) 13:15 ASCOT, 2m 5f 8y Sebastian's Action Trust Graduation Chase (Class 2) (4YO plus) No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR 1 5/ ACTIVIAL (FR) 28 gr g Lord Du Sud - Kissmirial N D Fehily T R George 146 Jockey Colours: Light blue, pink chevrons, light blue sleeves, light blue cap, pink star Timeform says: Fortunate winner on the day at Haydock (21.5f) last month but still performed right up to his best. Wouldn't rule out in this line-up. (Forecast 3.75) 2 U RAYVIN BLACK 28 b g Halling - Optimistic p Thomas Garner O Sherwood 135 Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow hoops, halved sleeves Timeform says: Likeable front-runner who landed 2 novice chases over 20f last term and returned with a good third in the Coral Hurdle here. Overall form falls short of what will be required to win this. (Forecast 13.00) DOLOS (FR) 40 C BF b g Kapgarde - Redowa t H Cobden P F Nicholls 151 Jockey Colours: Royal blue, pink hoops, armlets and cap Timeform says: Smart chaser whose first win over fences came here. Shaped like the best horse at the weights before losing out late for the third start in a row last time but seems sure to be involved. (Forecast 3.25) HOLEINTHEWALL BAR (IRE) 96 D b g Westerner - Cockpit Lady p Mr G Barfoot-Saunt Mrs Tracey Barfoot- Saunt 86 Jockey Colours: Light blue, mauve diamond, black sleeves Timeform says: Modest handicap chaser nowadays and playing for minor prize money only. (Forecast ) KILDISART (IRE) 29 C D br g Dubai Destination - Princess Mairead D A Jacob Ben Pauling 141 Jockey Colours: Emerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green and emerald green quartered cap Timeform says: Useful hurdler who made a promising start in this sphere when second in good 18.8f event here on return last month. Sure to improve. (Forecast 2.75) TIMEFORM VIEW: KILDISART is the one who brings potential for chasing to the table and can open his account in this sphere at the chief expense of the frustrating Dolos. Timeform 1-2-3: 1: KILDISART (5) 2: DOLOS (3) 3: ACTIVIAL (1)

4 PDF Form Guide - Free from attheraces.com with (R3) 13:50 ASCOT, 2m 2f 175y My Pension Expert Handicap Chase (Class 2) (4YO plus) No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR JANIKA (FR) 265 D b g Saddler Maker - Majaka D A Jacob N J Henderson 145 Jockey Colours: Emerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green and emerald green quartered cap Timeform says: Won 3 of his 4 starts over fences in France for Guy Cherel at the start of this year. Good chance there's plenty more to come having switched to Nicky Henderson. Expected to have a big say. (Forecast 4.00) 2 P3P/PP- 8 ROYAL REGATTA (IRE) 29 C BF b g King's Theatre - Friendly Craic bt R Johnson P J Hobbs 145 Jockey Colours: White, purple diamond, white sleeves, purple spots and cap Timeform says: Front runner who has a good overall record at this track but bit to prove after largely struggling since his Grade 2 success here 2 years ago, including folding tamely on last month's reappearance. (Forecast 21.00) 3 F OVERTOWN EXPRESS (IRE) 254 D br g Overbury - Black Secret N D Fehily Harry Fry 145 Jockey Colours: Black and pink (quartered), grey sleeves Timeform says: Smart chaser who made a winning reappearance at this time last year so is clearly well capable when fresh. Runner-up off 2 lb higher at Chepstow last term and no surprise to see him go well. (Forecast 12.00) 4 52F/3U- P VALDEZ 28 ch g Doyen - Skew Wayne Hutchinson A King 143 Jockey Colours: Dark blue, light blue hoops and armlets, red cap Timeform says: Smart novice in 2013/14. Travelled well for long way on return from lengthy layoff when last of 3 in Newbury Grade 2 in February but has failed to complete twice since. Hard to assess at present. (Forecast 23.00) 5 3/2U1P- 7 HELL'S KITCHEN 42 b g Robin Des Champs - Mille Et Une ht B J Geraghty Harry Fry 143 Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap Timeform says: Showed what he's capable of over fences when winning at Kempton last Christmas. Unable to reproduce that in 2 outings since but not knocked about as he faded on Aintree return. Better expected now. (Forecast 9.00) /4-0 GARDEFORT (FR) 28 b g Agent Bleu - La Fresnaie G Sheehan Miss V Williams 140 Jockey Colours: Light blue, red braces, white sleeves, red armlets, light blue and red quartered cap Timeform says: Ran a stormer when runner-up in Grand Annual at the Cheltenham Festival in 2017 but made it to the track only twice since, finishing well held (made mistakes) over 2m here last month. (Forecast 17.00) MAGIC SAINT (FR) 28 b g Saint Des Saints - Magic Poline H Cobden P F Nicholls 143 Jockey Colours: Yellow, purple hoops and armlets, hooped cap Timeform says: Dual winner over fences in France. Encouraging start in Britain when 16 lengths second to Activial in 21.5f Haydock graduation chase 4 weeks ago, travelling well long way. Shorter trip now could help. (Forecast 4.50)

5 8 9/ DE DOLLAR MAN (IRE) 44 D ch g Vinnie Roe - Dollar Bay Adam Wedge Evan Williams 137 Jockey Colours: Royal blue, pink hoop Timeform says: Matched his useful hurdle form when striking at the second time of asking over fences at Exeter last December. Creditable reappearance fourth of 13 in Newbury handicap last month. (Forecast 10.00) 9 2PP-122 MOVIE LEGEND 14 BF b g Midnight Legend - Cyd Charisse p Jack Quinlan Mrs L Wadham 126 Jockey Colours: Light green and red stripes, black cap Timeform says: Successful reappearance over hurdles at Fakenham in October and has run a couple of crackers when second in pair of handicap chases since. Another to consider. (Forecast 11.00) 10 1P-8346 ROCK ON ROCKY 21 b g Overbury - Tachometer tp Stan Sheppard (3) M Sheppard 126 Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow chevron, yellow cap Timeform says: Better than ever when winning at Newbury and Ludlow last spring but operating below that level in his 4 runs this term. Hard to fancy. (Forecast 29.00) TIMEFORM VIEW: An interesting contest. JANIKA took very well to fences in France at the start of the year and is selected to make a winning start for Nicky Henderson, with confidence increased should the market vibes be strong. Fellow French recruit Magic Saint made a good start in Britain at Haydock last month and the shorter trip now should suit the way he travelled there. Hell's Kitchen is also respected. Timeform 1-2-3: 1: JANIKA (1) 2: MAGIC SAINT (7) 3: HELL'S KITCHEN (5) 2018 At The Races. All Rights Reserved.

6 PDF Form Guide - Free from attheraces.com with (R4) 14:25 ASCOT, 3m 97y JLT Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Long Walk Hurdle) (Class 1) (4YO plus) No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR AGRAPART (FR) 42 D b g Martaline - Afragha Lizzie Kelly Nick Williams 159 Jockey Colours: Purple, yellow chevrons, purple sleeves, yellow cap, purple star Timeform says: Mud lover who grinded out victory in the Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham last season. Respectable fourth on Aintree return and will be better suited by this sort of test. Respected. (Forecast 9.00) 2 1/ CALL ME LORD (FR) 238 b g Slickly - Sosa D A Jacob N J Henderson 160 Jockey Colours: Emerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green and emerald green quartered cap Timeform says: Looked a really exciting staying prospect when hammering his rivals in Sandown Grade 2 (21.5f) on final start in April. Could be a major force in this division this season. (Forecast 4.00) 3 F GARO DE JUILLEY (FR) 28 b g Ungaro - Lucy De Juilley t J J Burke Mrs S Leech 138 Jockey Colours: Red, royal blue sleeves, white armlets Timeform says: Chepstow Silver Trophy winner in October but set for a struggle at this level. (Forecast 67.00) PAISLEY PARK (IRE) 28 D b g Oscar - Presenting Shares Aidan Coleman Miss E C Lavelle 152 Jockey Colours: Royal blue, pink disc, maroon sleeves, royal blue stars, dark blue cap, pink spots Timeform says: Useful novice hurdler and back an even better model this autumn, having landed handicaps at Aintree and Haydock at up to 3m. Well worth a crack at this and the test will suit him. (Forecast 10.00) U SAM SPINNER 22 CD b g Black Sam Bellamy - Dawn Spinner p1 Joe Colliver Jedd O'Keeffe 162 Jockey Colours: Orange, dark blue armlets Timeform says: Rapid improver early last season, winning twice, including this race. Things not gone to plan since but would be a danger to all if back to his best. First-time cheekpieces. (Forecast 8.50) 6 35/PF11 - SOUL EMOTION (FR) 238 b g Martaline - Second Emotion Nico de Boinville N J Henderson 152 Jockey Colours: Yellow, purple hoops and armlets, hooped cap Timeform says: French import who looked at least smart when winning a brace of 2½m Sandown handicaps in good style last season. Tackles a new trip on return and clearly an interesting runner. (Forecast 11.00) U13 THE MIGHTY DON (IRE) 22 D ch g Shantou - Flying Answer R Johnson N J Gifford 149 Jockey Colours: Brown, yellow star and sleeves, yellow cap, brown star Timeform says: Clearly an improved performer this season, taking 20-runner Cheltenham handicap prior to a good third to Unowhatimeanharry in Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury. His task now backing that up. (Forecast 34.00)

7 8 3/ TOP NOTCH (FR) 238 C b g Poliglote - Topira James Bowen N J Henderson 157 Jockey Colours: Emerald green, dark green sleeves, white cap Timeform says: Top-class chaser who won 3 times at Grade 2 level last season. Bit below that level as a hurdler and yet to race over this far but can't be ignored. (Forecast 17.00) UNOWHATIMEANHARRY 22 CD b g Sir Harry Lewis - Red Nose Lady tp B J Geraghty Harry Fry 157 Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow hoops, white cap Timeform says: Had a mighty 2016/17, winning 4 times, including this. Not quite hit the same heights since, but still has to be respected having justified good support in the Long Distance Hurdle 22 days ago. (Forecast 6.00) 10 56P-3P5 WEST APPROACH 21 b g Westerner - Ardstown H Cobden C L Tizzard 148 Jockey Colours: Orange, black triple diamond, chevrons on sleeves Timeform says: Temperamental sort who was held when unseating his rider at the last in this race in Added to patchy profile over fences when well below form in Ladbrokes Trophy last time. Others preferred. (Forecast 41.00) /21 YOUNEVERCALL (IRE) 40 b g Yeats - Afarka t1p David Bass K C Bailey 157 Jockey Colours: Orange, black and orange check sleeves, striped cap Timeform says: Clearly hasn't been the easiest to train, but put up a smart effort to see off 12 rivals in 21f Kempton handicap last month. Another jump forward required in first-time tongue tie now. (Forecast 15.00) TIMEFORM VIEW: SAM SPINNER hasn't quite hit the same heights since winning this race in gutsy fashion 12 months ago, but first-time headgear, a return to this venue and more forceful tactics may see him back close to his best. He gets the nod. Call Me Lord could be a major force in this division this season and is feared most ahead of Agrapart. Timeform 1-2-3: 1: SAM SPINNER (5) 2: CALL ME LORD (2) 3: AGRAPART (1) 2018 At The Races. All Rights Reserved.

8 PDF Form Guide - Free from attheraces.com with (R5) 15:00 ASCOT, 2m 7f 180y Garrard Silver Cup Handicap Chase (Listed) (Class 1) (4YO plus) No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR 1 0/2243P - THE LAST SAMURI (IRE) 252 D ch g Flemensfirth - Howaboutthis N D Fehily Harry Fry 157 Jockey Colours: Dark blue and yellow (quartered), striped sleeves Timeform says: Hasn t won since 2015/16, but has turned in plenty of smart efforts, particularly over National fences at Aintree. On a workable mark on debut for new yard and has conditions to suit. (Forecast 19.00) 2 31P21/3 OTAGO TRAIL (IRE) 21 D b g Heron Island - Cool Chic Charlie Deutsch Miss V Williams 154 Jockey Colours: Red, white sleeves, red and grey quartered cap Timeform says: Proved he retains all his ability, on return from 22 months off, when third in Rehearsal Chase at Newcastle 21 days ago. 2 lb higher now, but not out of things if able to build on that. (Forecast 11.00) 3 F/11PP- 3 GOLD PRESENT (IRE) 28 CD br g Presenting - Ouro Preto Nico de Boinville N J Henderson 152 Jockey Colours: Yellow, purple hoops and armlets, hooped cap Timeform says: Very smart chaser who took this event (off 5 lb lower) a year ago. Posted creditable third to Politologue on return over shorter trip here last month and holds leading claims. (Forecast 5.50) BENATAR (IRE) 28 C D b g Beneficial - Carrigeen Lily J E Moore G L Moore 149 Jockey Colours: Dark blue, pink hoops, chevrons on sleeves, dark blue cap Timeform says: Course winner who acquitted himself well when fourth to Politologue at this course (21f) last month. Should have more to offer now returned to handicapping and is one for the shortlist. (Forecast 8.50) P THOMAS PATRICK (IRE) 21 D BF b g Winged Love - Huncheon Siss R Johnson Tom Lacey 148 Jockey Colours: Emerald green, white chevron, white and emerald green halved sleeves Timeform says: Three-time winner over fences who returned with fine second to Elegant Escape at Sandown last month. Disappointed in Ladbroke Trophy since, but will relish these conditions and could bounce back. (Forecast 8.50) VALTOR (FR) 69 b g Ut*nidor - Jossca James Bowen N J Henderson 148 Jockey Colours: Emerald Green, Dark Green sleeves, white cap Timeform says: Useful chaser in France, winning Group 3 handicap at Auteuil in 2016/17. Several creditable efforts in defeat since, and merits a second look in the market on UK debut for Nicky Henderson. (Forecast 21.00) FLYING ANGEL (IRE) 21 gr g Arcadio - Gypsy Kelly v Thomas Bellamy N A Twiston-Davies 146 Jockey Colours: Dark green, yellow collar, yellow cuffs & cap, dark green spot on cap Timeform says: Grade 1 winner as a novice chaser but hasn't scaled the same heights since. Did run well in a first-time visor here last month but looked none too keen in Ladbroke Trophy subsequently. (Forecast 29.00)

9 8 P1F33- U FULL GLASS (FR) 28 b g Diamond Green - Full Tune D A Jacob A King 142 Jockey Colours: Emerald green, dark green sleeves, dark green and emerald green quartered cap Timeform says: Useful at up to 2¾m in France for Guillaume Macaire and made positive start for new yard when third at Ayr in April. In contention when unseating 4 out on Haydock return and remains capable of better. (Forecast 7.50) JAMMIN MASTERS (IRE) 48 D b g Sinndar - Zara Million G Sheehan W Greatrex 136 Jockey Colours: Dark green and yellow diamonds, yellow and dark green halved sleeves, yellow cap Timeform says: Dual hurdles winner last term, who posted a pleasing first chase start for this yard when runner-up in Carlisle handicap (20f) last month. Return to longer trip will suit and must enter calculations. (Forecast 8.00) P-27 MINELLA DADDY (IRE) 29 CD BF b g Flemensfirth - Old Moon p Sean Bowen P Bowen 136 Jockey Colours: White, red chevron, emerald green and red striped sleeves, red cap Timeform says: Produced best effort when second in this event 2 years ago but has been more miss than hit since and ran poorly on return here last month. (Forecast 21.00) FAVORITO BUCK'S (FR) 29 CD b g Buck's Boum - Sangrilla p H Cobden P F Nicholls 135 Jockey Colours: Royal blue, pink hoops, armlets and cap Timeform says: Better than ever when taking 9-runner handicap chase over C&D (good) 29 days ago. Rather had the run of the race on that occasion, though, and may not be suited by these more testing conditions. (Forecast 15.00) 12 P15F-8F SOLIGHOSTER (FR) 21 D ch g Loup Solitaire - Miss Martine R T Dunne N P Mulholland 133 Jockey Colours: Dark blue, white stars, white sleeves, red armlets, red and white striped cap Timeform says: Won a couple of 3m novice chases in the mud last season but form over fences does have plenty of holes in it and arrives on back of a heavy fall in Rehearsal Chase last time. (Forecast 41.00) TIMEFORM VIEW: Last year's victor GOLD PRESENT made a highly satisfactory return over an inadequate trip here last month and looks fairly treated on his return to handicapping. He can take the prize home once more. Jammin Masters should be spot on after his encouraging Carlisle return and is feared most, whilst Benatar and Thomas Patrick are also much respected. Timeform 1-2-3: 1: GOLD PRESENT (3) 2: JAMMIN MASTERS (9) 3: BENATAR (4) 2018 At The Races. All Rights Reserved.

10 PDF Form Guide - Free from attheraces.com with (R6) 15:35 ASCOT, 1m 7f 152y Betfair Exchange Trophy (Handicap Hurdle) (Grade 3) (Class 1) (4YO plus) No Silk Form Horse Details Age/Wt Jockey/Trainer OR /1 JOLLY'S CRACKED IT (FR) 29 CD b g Astarabad - Jolly Harbour N D Fehily Harry Fry 147 Jockey Colours: Maroon and white (quartered), checked sleeves and cap Timeform says: Dead-heated in this in Seen only twice since but showed he retains all his ability when scoring by 6 lengths over C&D last month. Up 9 lb but still no surprise to see him go well. (Forecast 9.50) CYRUS DARIUS 28 D BF b g Overbury - Barton Belle B J Geraghty C L Tizzard 146 Jockey Colours: Maroon, beige cross belts, dark blue sleeves, beige stars, dark blue cap, beige star Timeform says: Still capable of smart form last term. Much better than result on return for new trainer Colin Tizzard at Haydock, fading late on after going with enthusiasm. Drop back to 2m could suit. Interesting. (Forecast 19.00) FIDUX (FR) 49 CD b g Fine Grain - Folle Tempete Tom Cannon A King 145 Jockey Colours: Dark blue, white sleeves, dark blue diamonds and cap Timeform says: Snapped losing run dating back to January 2017 when seeing off 5 rivals at Southwell in October and proved better than ever when following up in C&D listed handicap 24 days later. Up 10 lb. (Forecast 13.00) WESTERN RYDER (IRE) 7 CD BF b g Westerner - Seesea p R Johnson W Greatrex 145 Jockey Colours: Orange, dark blue star, orange sleeves, dark blue stars, dark blue cap Timeform says: Very useful hurdler who was a fine fifth to Nietzsche in Greatwood at Cheltenham on return. Backed that up when fine third in Grade 2 International there last weekend. Likely to be in shake-up. (Forecast 21.00) MOHAAYED 34 D b g Intikhab - Reyaada tp1 Harry Skelton D Skelton 145 Jockey Colours: Purple, pink stars, mauve sleeves, pink stars, purple cap, pink star Timeform says: Winner of County at Cheltenham in March. Fair fourth in Welsh Champion Hurdle on return and better than result (caught too far back) in Greatwood back at Cheltenham since. Cheekpieces on first time. (Forecast 26.00) MONT DES AVALOIRS (FR) 21 D b g Blue Bresil - Abu Dhabi H Cobden P F Nicholls 142 Jockey Colours: Royal blue, pink hoops, armlets and cap Timeform says: Dual novice hurdle winner last term. Runner-up in novice chase on reappearance and made a sound return to timber when third in Gerry Feilden at Newbury 3 weeks ago. This even more competitive, though. (Forecast 23.00) MR ANTOLINI (IRE) 28 D b g Catcher In The Rye - Victory Run Jamie Bargary N A Twiston-Davies 141 Jockey Colours: Light blue and black check, light blue sleeves, white armlets, light blue cap Timeform says: Improved a lot for the switch to Nigel Twiston-Davies, surviving a stewards' inquiry to land Imperial Cup in March. Very good second at Haydock 4 weeks ago and likely to give it his all again. (Forecast 17.00)

11 8 113F-12 LISP (IRE) 21 D ch g Poet's Voice - Hora Wayne Hutchinson A King 140 Jockey Colours: Grey, white epaulets Timeform says: Dual winner over hurdles last term and took another step forward when taking Fontwell handicap on return. Fine second to Global Citizen in Gerry Feilden since with Mont des Avaloirs behind in third. (Forecast 17.00) 9 4P-1211 GRAND SANCY (FR) 28 D b g Diamond Boy - La Courtille h Mr L Williams (5) P F Nicholls 136 Jockey Colours: Red, emerald green cross of lorraine and sleeves Timeform says: Much improved this term, making it 3 wins from just 4 starts when seeing off 4 rivals in Haydock listed event last month. More on plate here but dangerous to rule out further progress in current mood. (Forecast 26.00) FIESOLE 76 D b g Montjeu - Forgotten Dreams Aidan Coleman Olly Murphy 133 Jockey Colours: Emerald green, white hoop, white sleeves, orange armlets and star on white cap Timeform says: Improved effort over hurdles when a decisive winner at Tipperary in October (final start for Eoin Doyle). On a much higher mark here but still respected for last year's winning yard. (Forecast 21.00) B FLYING TIGER (IRE) 29 D bl g Soldier of Fortune - Ma Preference Chester Williams (7) Nick Williams 133 Jockey Colours: Emerald green, white star and armlets Timeform says: Very useful hurdler. Beaten in novice chases first 2 runs back but didn't get chance to show what he could do back hurdling over C&D last month (brought down). Now lower than winning 2017 Fred Winter. (Forecast 17.00) TORNADO WATCH (IRE) 20 D ch g Selkirk - Pattimech D J Mullins Emmet Mullins 133 Jockey Colours: Black, red epaulets, chevrons on sleeves, black cap, red star Timeform says: Further progress over hurdles for this yard when second in America in October and another good effort when fifth of 21 at Fairyhouse 3 weeks ago. This demands even more, though. (Forecast 21.00) MAN OF PLENTY 14 D ch g Manduro - Credit-A-Plenty tp Sean Houlihan (5) Mrs S Leech 132 Jockey Colours: Red, royal blue sleeves, white armlets Timeform says: Finally snapped a long losing run in listed handicap at Sandown 2 weeks ago. Ran well in this race 12 months ago but suspicion a 9 lb rise will leave him vulnerable for win purposes once again. (Forecast 23.00) NIETZSCHE 34 D ch g Poet's Voice - Ganga t Danny McMenamin (7) B Ellison 132 Jockey Colours: Black and light blue check, black sleeves, light blue armlets, red cap Timeform says: Down in weights after some indifferent efforts last term and back to form with a bang when edging out Silver Streak in Greatwood at Cheltenham last month. Should still be competitive after 6 lb rise. (Forecast 12.00) LORD NAPIER (IRE) 16 D b g Galileo - Jacqueline t Sean Bowen P Bowen 130 Jockey Colours: Emerald green, yellow hoop, white sleeves, black cap Timeform says: Won 3 of his 5 starts last term. Further progress when fourth of 12 at Wincanton 16 days ago and possible he'll strip fitter for that first outing in 7 months. Could go well at decent odds. (Forecast 34.00) /211- NOT NEVER 299 D ch g Notnowcato - Watchoverme J E Moore G L Moore At The Races. All Rights Reserved.

12 Jockey Colours: Royal blue, orange sleeves, royal blue stars, orange cap, royal blue star Timeform says: Useful on Flat. Improved over hurdles since switched to handicaps, winning twice at Plumpton at start of Pitched in at deep end on return but remains with handicapping scope on Flat ability. (Forecast 26.00) 17 6/77231 FORECAST 39 ch g Observatory - New Orchid ht Thomas Bellamy M Keighley 127 Jockey Colours: Royal blue, yellow braces, yellow sleeves, royal blue armlets Timeform says: Doesn't always looks entirely straightforward but opened his account for the campaign in Lingfield handicap in November. 11 lb higher in much stronger race now and not too hard to look elsewhere. (Forecast 23.00) 18 2/ FIRST FIGARO (GER) 33 D ch g Silvano - Felina Charlie Deutsch Miss V Williams 127 Jockey Colours: Royal blue, white hoop and sleeves Timeform says: Very useful bumper performer who failed to win in 3 starts over hurdles in Ireland but struck at the first time of asking for new stable in Hereford novice last month. This a much tougher assignment. (Forecast 41.00) 19 3F3141 COURT ROYALE (IRE) 23 D b g Court Cave - Windsor Dancer Adam Wedge Evan Williams 125 Jockey Colours: Dark green, dark green and white diabolo on sleeves Timeform says: Going the right way, asserting for hand riding in 2m Taunton handicap 23 days ago. This a big step up in class but he's open to further improvement and shouldn't be underestimated. (Forecast 23.00) 20 22P0-65 FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHT (FR) 14 D b g Air Chief Marshal - Peninsula b1t David Noonan D Pipe 122 Jockey Colours: Dark green, red cross belts, dark green and beige striped sleeves, dark green cap, red star Timeform says: Useful on Flat in France. Made a good start to life in handicaps early in 2018 but has struggled on last 4 outings, albeit may have needed run after a break last time. Blinkers replace cheekpieces. (Forecast 41.00) P/4-2 CHATEZ (IRE) 29 D BF b g Dandy Man - Glory Days Brendan Powell A King 121 Jockey Colours: Grey and maroon diamonds, grey sleeves Timeform says: Useful Flat performer who showed he still has plenty to offer as a hurdler when 6 lengths second to Jolly's Cracker It over C&D last month. Another who has to enter calculations. (Forecast 23.00) Long Handicap: Chatez 9-13 TIMEFORM VIEW: CYRUS DARIUS shaped with a lot more promise than his eighth position suggests on his return for new handler Colin Tizzard and might be worth chancing with the drop back to 2m in a big field likely to play to his strengths. Lisp has a progressive profile and should go well, while last season's County winner Mohaayed was better than the result in the Greatwood and is also respected. Timeform 1-2-3: 1: CYRUS DARIUS (2) 2: LISP (8) 3: MOHAAYED (5) 2018 At The Races. All Rights Reserved.