Monmore Race Fields - 13th Jan 2025

STRAIGHT FIRE (trap 4) looks better than these. Although needing the usual amount of good fortune, there'll few better bets on the card if he gets it. Hugos Bosh (trap 1) is a threat especially if avoiding the trouble spots around the turns. Blue Wolf (trap 3) is no slouch and may run better than his projected chunky odds suggest.

TULLYMURRY PAIGE (trap 3) isn't one that the bookmakers go out to lay and they are likely to adopt a cautions approach for what is a winning opportunity. Bangon Valerie (trap 6) should be in there pitching at the business end and is rightly feared. Romeo Sportstar (trap 4) may well be in the mix at the business end.

FLYHIGH ERNIE (trap 1) is liking the sweet taste of success and is expected to be hungry for more in a contest that looks right up his street. Only On Bale (trap 3) is proving popular with punters and he should give these a run for their money. A solid effort is expected from Kilwest Lily (trap 4), but she may come up a place or two short.

The layers have been known to run scared of WINTERFIELD MOO (trap 3) and they could be on their toes again today as this represents a fine opening. Aero Lewis (trap 2) knows what's required as his recent victory proves and he will make the selection dig deep. Spring Dancer (trap 6) should be around at the close of play. It's hard to get excited about the others.

AERO CHACKA (trap 2) should soon be at her peak following seasonal rest and is fancied to rule the roost against these. Kilwest Barney (trap 4) won't be far away if putting his best paw forward and has to be feared. Baby Swirl (trap 5) is likely to be fair odds but it wouldn't be a surprise if she ran above them.

LONGACRES PORTO (trap 1) is bound to take plenty of beating and she is difficult to oppose on the grounds of how many boxes she is ticking compared to the rest of them. The relegation makes Azure Dream (trap 2) a leading contender and an improved display is expected. There's a degree of an aura of invincibility around Outdoor Ranger (trap 3) right now - respect.

With less on his plate, a much more meaningful contribution from SWIFT ZOO (trap 4) is expected today and it could be enough. The confidence of Elderberry Hazel (trap 1) will be high following her recent success and she is a danger. Morality (trap 5) has the speed to be in the bunny hunt so merits respect.

There's never usually much value offered up by the bookmakers about FEARSOME STAR (trap 2), but a win is a win as they say, and she looks too good for these. Ballydoyle Pedro (trap 1) was involved in the final stage of deliberation and he is very much feared. Drumdoit Man (trap 4) may be in the hunt for a medal if things go to plan.

It's fairly crucial that LUKEY BEE (trap 4) makes her presence felt sooner rather than later, but she is fancied to do so and kick clear. Form students have been keen to play Sacred Heart (trap 3) in the past and there could be more to come. Action-packed tracker Prestons Pride (trap 1) needs to burn these off before fatigue sets in.

There appears no obvious reason why LONGACRES SNIPES (trap 6) shouldn't run a big race and a winning performance is a distinct possibility. Hasskona Magic (trap 2) is expected to be in the heat of battle at the finish, so rates a leading contender. Crackerjack starter Swift Einstein (trap 1) can ill-afford any blunders, but has a chance.

The recent win of HI BRID (trap 3) was very encouraging and her tally could well be added to as she doesn't face much of a penalty. The odds on reward for Away Jazz (trap 2) tend to be skinny with good reason and he rates a threat. The cash is often down on Dhustone Carmel (trap 1) and she should be around at the close of play.

LONGACRES LIBBIE (trap 2) has had it harder than this recently and an improved effort is likely. That being the case, she can put these lesser lights in the shade. Jonis Taxi (trap 5) has less pressure on her shoulders and looks a force to be reckoned with. Always Wishing (trap 4) will attempt to steal a march, but may be the subject of target practice.