Aintree

Little Lights Loop Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle

Having steadily gone the right way as a novice, BROOKSIDE LA made an impressive return from 6 months off when scoring with a good deal of authority at Worcester 18 days ago. Remaining unexposed over staying trips, he may well be up to defying the rise in class for his top yard. Western Monkey was successful on his hurdles debut at Haydock last winter and retains potential now handicapping, with Molto Bene for her in-form yard and Keep on Cobbling others to consider.

Jack Ryder 18th Birthday Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

BRACE FOR LANDING has his sights lowered considerably having finished mid-field in Sandown's Imperial Cup when last seen and can make a winning return on the back of a breathing operation. Order On Time looked a good hurdling prospect when landing a Chepstow bumper in the spring and rates the chief threat with Allfor and Measure of A Man appealing as the pick of the rest. 

William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

UN SENS A LA VIE showed useful form over hurdles when making a successful return at Market Rasen and appeals as the type to make up into an even better chaser. Representing a yard amongst the winners, he gets the vote ahead of Taurus Bay who is also a noteworthy recruit to chasing, while Dance And Glance is another to consider in an interesting-looking renewal.

William Hill Vieux Lion Rouge Veterans' Handicap Chase

MONBEG GENIUS ran well in some of the top staying handicaps last season and should appreciate this drop in class running in a veterans event for the first time. Hold Your Fort is building a solid record in races of this nature so is second choice. 

William Hill Old Roan Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

An open-looking renewal of Britain's first big chase of the autumn, BOOMBAWN selected to notch his third success over the larger obstacles having been given a recent pipe-opener over timber at Chepstow. Dan Skelton's 9-y-o is 10 lb lower than when fourth in this last year and the application of first-time headgear signals intent. Imperial Saint has a fine record here, so he heads up the dangers on reappearance, with last year's winner Hitman completing the shortlist. 

William Hill Price Boosts Every Day Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

GLANCING JACK returns on the back of a very promising novice campaign and he's fancied to make a winning start for the all-powerful Dan Skelton yard. The dangers are headed by hat-trick-seeking Hillberry Hill, who may have been let-in lightly by the handicapper. Kamsinas won this corresponding race in 2024 and is weighted to go well again, with improving A King of Magic also considered. 

Disco Dave's 60th Birthday Bash Mares' Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race)

WISE MAIDEN is the obvious one after her easy debut success over C&D in May but she's up against a host of interesting newcomers from the pointing field, headed by Soleretta and Lady Jetfire. 

Market Rasen

Market Rasen Racecourse Caravan & Touring Site Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Moore Brion

Military Cross

Running Happy

The forecast rain will be welcome for KALDOUN DES ROCS who's the clear pick of those with hurdling experience. Bumper winners Moore Brion and Running Happy are a pair to note now going hurdling.

Book Boxing Day At Market Rasen Juvenile Hurdle (GBB Race)

Minella Buoy

Don Dandy

DON DANDY posted a fairly useful effort when getting off the mark over hurdles at Compiegne in the spring and can make a winning start for Olly Murphy having been purchased for €150,000 subsequently. Minella Buoy proved consistent in Ireland and looks booked for a place again starting out for Gary Hanmer with hurdling newcomer See Blue also in the mix. 

Unibet Middle Distance Chase Series Veterans' Handicap Chase

Triple Trade

Tommy's Oscar

None of these can be ruled out but TRIPLE TRADE scored in veterans company at Sandown last term and also made a winning return at Cheltenham last season so gets the nod from a yard well among the winners. Sure Touch has a very good record here and could emerge as the main danger, although the returning Ga Law is weighted to go well if ready to roll after 10 months off the track. 

Christmas Jumper & Student Raceday 3rd December Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Paper Mill

PAPER MILL confirmed this season's previous promise when winning at Southwell last time and, with this longer trip promising to suit, he is taken to follow up. Rivers Corner could be the biggest threat having shown improved form in marathon handicaps last season, while The Doyen Chief is one to note on stable debut.

Summer Plate Ladies Day On Sale Now Handicap Chase

Walk In The Valley

Noble Recall

Noble Recall is sure to be popular in search of his third win from his last 4 starts, but he may have to play second fiddle to GAMBIE TIEP, who hasn't been seen for ages but is potentially very well treated and shouldn't be lacking for fitness returning for the excellent Olly Murphy stable. Walk In The Valley can fill out third. 

27 Pound Race & Roast Package Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle

Lightning Flash

Character Testing

Hopefully LIGHTNING FLASH gained some confidence from his recent return to hurdling and can capitalise on a reduced mark. The main danger if lining up looks to be Character Testing, who went closest to breaking his duck over C&D earlier in the year. 

Tractor Drivers Go Free On Agriculture Raceday 'Newcomers' NH Flat Race (GBB Race)

Soviet Sailor

Only 5 runners but they all have something to recommend them on paper. Preference is for Olly Murphy's CLOS DU MOUCHE, while the Skelton-trained Francisco Alvares looks the clear danger for the forecast.

Galway

Gerry Coyme Memorial Irish EBF Beginners Chase

Chart Topper

Will Do

CHART TOPPER was unable to reward support on his recent return/chasing debut here earlier in the month but with improvement on the cards, Willie Mullins' 7-y-o could well take some stopping back up in distance. He can get the better of Mint Boy, who returns from a 17-month absence but his yard is back amongst the winners. Will Do looks best of the rest. 

COLM QUINN BMW Handicap Chase

Illtakehimmyself

Talk In The Park

Only For Our Man

ONLY FOR OUR MAN showed improved form sent chasing when winning a maiden at Sligo last month, well on top at the finish, and he can continue his progress as he heads into handicap company over fences. He is taken to get the better of Illtakehimmyself, who has made a promising start to his chasing career, with Dgalwaygallivantor also considered.

Brasserie On The Corner Handicap Chase

Lanzhou

Dontcavein

Dearg Mor

Plenty in with a squeak but the vote goes to DEARG MOR, who shaped well and was a bit unlucky sent chasing after 11 weeks off when finishing a close third to Springboard earlier in the month. He can get the better of Potters Pal, who made a winning start in this sphere at Listowel last month and is his new trainer's first runner (successful amateur jockey). Harty Cup and Lanzhou can fight out minor honours. 

COLM QUINN BMW Mares Maiden Hurdle

Simply Natural

Light Up The Dark

Esteio

Unbeaten in bumpers and useful on the Flat, LIGHT UP THE DARK should be up to making a winning start over hurdles. Simply Natural stands out as the danger. 

Medical Technology Ireland Expo Galway Handicap Hurdle

Castleheath

Shellrunforbriggs

Just For One

It's hard to get away from hat-trick-seeking SHELLRUNFORBRIGGS, who was most progressive last season. Inthenickoftime and Castleheath head the dangers in an open-looking handicap. 

Supermac's Rated Novice Hurdle

Ole Ole

Harpy Eagle

MINELLA HOLLOW looks the type who'll improve for this step up in trip. He gets the nod, with Brother Walfrid feared most on the pick of his form. Ole Ole and Fly Away Home are likely to have more to offer at some point this season and need monitoring for support. 

Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate Maiden Hurdle

Always Scoring

Doctor Elvis

Bois D'angos

BULGADEN CASTLE has been going the right way over hurdles so far, going close at Gowran when last seen, and he could be ready to get off the mark as he goes up in trip. Doctor Elvis disappointed on his latest outing but is feared most given a break since, ahead of the Willie Mullins-trained Rebel Reba.

Tom Dempsey Flooring 4-Y-O Fillies (Pro/Am) Flat Race

Bluebell Breeze

Va La Vie

MOSCOVITE ticks plenty of boxes on paper and may be able to make a successful debut. Point winner Mioruilteach and well-related newcomer Va La Vie are feared, while Littlebeen could do best of those with bumper form. 

Wexford

William Hill Challenge Series Irish EBF Beginners Chase

Pat's Legacy

Kelya

CAHER ROES DEN is on the up since joining Willie Mullins and is fancied to add to his Galway hurdling success and go in at the first time of asking in this sphere. Long Branch rates the pick of those with chasing experience and is next on the list, although Arcland also enters calculations on his fencing debut. 

Jim And Kay Whitty Memorial Handicap Chase

Scalpnagoon

Kobalt St Georges

Watch The Weather

FOUNTAIN HOUSE is a tricky one to assess but is potentially thrown-in on the form of his cross-country wins at the Punchestown Festival and looks worth chancing switched back to a regulation chase. Luimneach arrives in top form and tanked through the race when winning at Gowran so rates the main threat despite a 9 lb rise, while Watch The Weather can usually be relied upon to give his running and is respected with Jack Kennedy returning to the saddle.

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Academy Hurdle

The Two Degrees

Hansel The Purse

Toll Road

The market should prove highly informative but Emmet Mullins' Blue Bresil gelding NOON BLU DODVILLE is taken to make a winning start at the chief expense of Gavin Cromwell's Ten Sovereigns newcomer Ten Gears. Hansel The Purse, a Punchestown debut fourth and the only one with racecourse experience, and The Two Degrees also need factoring into this 3-y-o academy hurdle. 

William Hill Challenge Series Maiden Hurdle

Lirakali

Jessbers Wish

Soul Asylum

LIRAKALI failed by the narrowest of margins on his recent hurdling debut at Gowran and is fancied to build on it and go one better here. Gordon Elliott's hurdling newcomer Soul Asylum brings a fair bit of potential from bumpers and rates the main danger, while Backinbusiness and Farney Bridge can fight it out for minor honours.

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Cathryns Ruby

Crowsatedappletart

Chosen Shant

LAND OF PUNT has joined a yard with a good record with recruits from other stables and, with his recent return likely to have brought him on, he looks worth chancing in a race where a little improvement may go a long way, with last year’s course winner Cathryns Ruby feared most after a consistent spell in handicaps and Chosen Shant respected given her 4 wins from 8 at Wexford.

Bet With Tote On Racing & Sports Maiden Hurdle

El Bilo

Well Friend

Whelkeen View

HUNTIN BOOTS showed ability in 2 bumpers and should fare better now hurdling and upped in trip, so he is narrowly preferred in receipt of 8 lb to Square Necker, a useful Flat performer who won twice before finishing mid-field in the Ebor and should make his mark in this sphere, while Well Friend appeals as the most likely of Paul Nolan’s quintet to make an impact, though the market should prove informative.

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Hurdle

Dromana Mist

Diamond Tipp

LOUVE D'IRLANDE understandably found the Dawn Run Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival too tough an ask on her debut for Paul Nolan but she had looked promising in France prior to that and is taken to make a winning return. Dunsy Rock has the form to play a big part if rejuvenated after a break, while recent Tramore scorer Baymount also can't be ruled out. 

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares (Pro/Am) Flat Race

Socrates Smiled

Certavi Et Vici

Lest Ye Forget

PAYSLIP has shown enough potential to date and can finally open her account at the fourth attempt. Certavi Et Vici outran her huge odds on debut and can prove that was no fluke, while B U Train is an interesting newcomer for a trainer who does well with bumper runners.

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