There were 56 Races on Friday 23rd June 2023 across 8 meetings. There was 8 races at Redcar, 7 races at Market Rasen, 7 races at Down Royal, 7 races at Ascot, 6 races at Goodwood, 7 races at Musselburgh, 7 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Limerick, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (13)  (5/1 +29%)Porta Fortuna |
5/1(+29%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Porta Fortuna 5/1, Overcame inexperience to win 8-runner maiden at the Curragh (5f, heavy) on debut and showed much improved form when following up in 13-runner Group 3 at Naas last month, sealing it with a striking turn of foot and close down by Navassa Island only late on. Will go on improving. The pair were clear when she narrowly repelled Navassa Island in a Group 3 at Naas. |
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2nd (9)  (9/1 -13%)Matrika |
9/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Matrika 9/1, No Nay Never filly who belied market weakness when making a winning start in 9-runner maiden at the Curragh (6f, good) 26 days ago, overcoming greenness. Open to improvement. Defied market weakness at the Curragh (6f) and won with her ears pricked; nice prospect. |
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3rd (18)  (6.5/1 -8%)Soprano |
6.5/1(-8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Soprano 6.5/1, Starspangledbanner filly who was strong in the betting and looked a good prospect when making a winning start in a 5f Newmarket maiden in early May. The runner-up has since franked that form by landing the Hilary Needler at Beverley, so she's a leading player with improvement on the cards. Strong favourite when winning over 5f at Newmarket; 6f looks sure to suit. |
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4th (12)  (20/1 +20%)Persian Dreamer |
20/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Persian Dreamer 20/1, Ran to a high level for a newcomer when making a winning debut at Newmarket in April. That performance is backed up by the clock but she went backwards from that when only fourth of 9 in York listed event. Needs to get back on the up. Seriously impressive on debut and a blind eye could be turned to her York defeat. |
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5th (14)  (33/1 -32%)Pretty Crystal |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Pretty Crystal 33/1, Dubawi filly who made a winning start in 10-runner minor event at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 22 days ago, despite not everything going her way (forced to switch 2f out). That form is nothing out of the ordinary but she's likely to improve. Ripon form is not mind-blowing but good reason to believe she can find plenty on that. |
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6th (7)  (66/1 -32%)Komat |
66/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Komat 66/1, Made a winning debut at Redcar in April and showed a little improvement when third in 7-runner listed race at Vichy (5f) but this is a whole out tougher. Up in trip. Third in French Listed race on latest; more needed but looks ready for the extra furlong. |
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7th (2)  (22/1 +0%)Dawn Charger |
22/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Dawn Charger 22/1, Improving by the run, supplementing her course success in 9-runner novice at Carlisle (5.8f) 22 days ago, drawing clear over 1f out and kept up to work. Open to further improvement. Others have achieved more but she's likeable and heading in the right direction. |
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8th (1)  (3.33/1 +33%)Carla's Way |
3.33/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Carla's Way 3.33/1, A big-money breeze-up buy who created an excellent impression when readily making all in a 6.5f maiden at Doncaster on debut 20 days ago. The runner-up has franked that from subsequently and she rates a smart prospect. £350,000 2yo; made all at Doncaster and that form has been franked. |
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9th (5)  (18/1 +10%)Gushing Gold |
18/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Gushing Gold 18/1, Blue Point filly who showed plenty of ability amidst inexperience when second in 5f novice event at Leicester on debut 24 days ago, clear of rest. Yard's horses tend to improve a lot for an outing, so not without each-way hope up in trip for all that this is a big step up. Looked unlucky not to win at Leicester first time up but this is a severe rise in class. |
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10th (10)  (5/1 +0%)Navassa Island |
5/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Navassa Island 5/1, 240,000 gns 2-y-o, Territories filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Lezoo and 6f winner Daltrey. Shaped very well pitched in at the deep end on debut when neck second to Porta Fortuna in Naas Group 3 (5.9f) 33 days ago, clear of rest. Sure to improve. Perhaps unlucky not to beat Porta Fortuna when making her debut in a Group 3; promising. |
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11th (6)  (6/1 +8%)Jabaara |
6/1(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Jabaara 6/1, Exceed And Excel filly who looked a fine prospect in justifying favouritism first time up in 10-runner novice at Newmarket (6f) 34 days ago, value for loads extra considering how readily she overcame trouble. Open to significant improvement. Plenty to like in how she picked up from behind to justify favouritism at Newmarket. |
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12th (11)  (100/1 -25%)Passionately |
100/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Passionately 100/1, Confirmed debut promise when getting up close home in 9-runner maiden at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) on UK debut 17 days ago. Remains with potential but this is a big ask. Won narrowly at Wetherby and she looks outclassed against the potential in this field. |
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13th (3)  (25/1 +0%)Do It With Style |
25/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Do It With Style 25/1, Ten Sovereigns filly who made a successful start to her career in 9-runner maiden at the Curragh (6f, soft) 53 days ago, leading close home. That form has worked out better than expected and she's open to improvement. Well related; perhaps didn't beat much at the Curragh but it was a taking performance. |
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14th (15)  (150/1 -50%)Rating |
150/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Rating 150/1, Stepped up on debut form when third in 10-runner maiden at Kempton (6f) 16 days ago but another big chunk of improvement needed to get competitive here. Shouldn't be long in winning but this is a big ask on what she's shown thus far. |
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15th (4)  (33/1 -50%)Flaccianello |
33/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Flaccianello 33/1, Cotai Glory filly who showed fair form in making a winning start in 5f maiden at Catterick 21 days ago, green early but picking up to good effect once her stamina kicked in. Will be suited by 6f and open to improvement. Overcame distinct inexperience to win going away at Catterick; promising. |
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16th (8)  (50/1 -25%)Mapmaker |
50/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Mapmaker 50/1, Built on debut promise when ready winner of 15-runner maiden at Newbury (6f, firm) 16 days ago. Had plenty in her favour on that occasion but further progress can't be ruled out. Looked a nice type when winning at Newbury but Kevin Stott jumps ship to Persian Dreamer. |
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17th (16)  (66/1 -32%)Sarakana |
66/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Sarakana 66/1, Harzand filly who overcame inexperience to land a 6f Haydock novice 4 weeks ago, albeit able to race on the stand rail from a handy draw. Entitled to progress. Did well to overcome a slow start at Haydock but looks a minor player at this level. |
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PORTA FORTUNA showed a pleasing attitude to make a successful start to her career at the Curragh and then made it two out of two when gamely holding off Navassa Island in a Group 3 at Naas. The daughter of Caravaggio should continue to progress, although the runner-up was making her debut on that occasion so will be a big danger again. Newmarket winner Jabaara is a contender for a trainer who knows what it takes to land this prize, while Aidan O'Brien was victorious with Meditate 12 months ago and has another likely candidate in Curragh scorer Matrika. Impressive Doncaster winner Carla's Way and Soprano, who did it well at Newmarket, are a couple more to consider.
CARLA'S WAY created an excellent impression when justifying favouritism on her Doncaster debut and, with the runner-up going on to frank the form in a big way, she makes plenty of appeal now stepping up in grade. Of the opposition, Jabaara was value for considerably more at Newmarket and is open to oodles of improvement, while Soprano and Navassa Island are others that look capable of making an impact.
This looks a strong Albany. JABAARA was good value for her winning margin at Newmarket and she's preferred to Persian Dreamer.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (8)  (9/1 +0%)Shaquille |
9/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Shaquille 9/1, Well-made colt who has met with defeat just once when far too keen in the Acomb and he cashed in on a below-par Noble Style when cranking it up another notch at Newbury last month. Issues at the stalls a niggling worry but he's a big form player. Seems highly strung but he's an improving colt who is 4-4 over 6f; enters calculations. |
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2nd (2)  (0.91/1 +17%)Little Big Bear |
0.91/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Little Big Bear 0.91/1, Produced outstanding juvenile performance when a devastating 7-length winner of Group 1 Phoenix at the Curragh. Missed the rest of the season due to a foot injury, but having returned lame in the Guineas, he confirmed sprinting is his game with a taking Group 2 victory at Haydock. The one to beat. European champion 2yo last year; won the Sandy Lane Stakes on latest start; leading player. |
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3rd (14)  (66/1 +0%)Swingalong |
66/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Swingalong 66/1, Useful as a juvenile, her two wins including the Lowther at York. Not discredited in the Cheveley Park Stakes behind Lezoo on her final outing but unable to continue the good work so far this year. Had some useful 2yo form over 6f, including Lowther win; not fully exposed at this trip. |
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4th (12)  (25/1 -25%)Ocean Quest |
25/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Ocean Quest 25/1, Has done nothing but improve in 5-race career, winning a listed race on reappearance at Navan before coming up a head short in the Group 3 Lacken Stakes at Naas last month, emerging with plenty of credit given how that race unfolded. This demands a lot more. Irish filly who is progressing well; strong-finishing second at Naas last time; appealing. |
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5th (6)  (80/1 +20%)Rumstar |
80/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Rumstar 80/1, Progressive 2-y-o sprinter, signing off with victory in the Cornwallis at Newmarket. Not disgraced trying to concede weight to race-fit rivals on reappearance but this is an even harder assignment. Cornwallis winner at two but he looks a long way from top-tier material; stiff task. |
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6th (13)  (28/1 +44%)Queen Me |
28/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Queen Me 28/1, Second to Swingalong in Group 2 Lowther at York after making a winning debut at Haydock last summer. From a speedy family and too free to last out in the 1000 Guineas on reappearance. No surprise she's quickly back over 6f. Non-stayer in the 1,000 Guineas; promising over 6f last term; may rate higher yet. |
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7th (9)  (20/1 +29%)Shouldvebeenaring |
20/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Shouldvebeenaring 20/1, Campaigned aggressively and thriving on racing, recording win number 5 in listed company at Newmarket last month. Cranked it up again when 1¼ lengths second of 7 to Little Big Bear in Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock and while there's no reason why he'll reverse that form, he can go well. Tough and consistent; however, possibly flattered behind Little Big Bear last time. |
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8th (4)  (33/1 +0%)Mischief Magic |
33/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Mischief Magic 33/1, Could manage only a respectable fourth in the Middle Park but back on the up with a Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf sprint success at Keeneland (5.5f) in November. Heavy defeat in the C&D Pavilion Stakes on reappearance last month needs casting aside but he's certainly in the right hands. Tongue tied. Successful at the Breeders' Cup on final 2yo run; poor effort on sole outing this season. |
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9th (5)  (12/1 +14%)Noble Style |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Noble Style 12/1, Unbeaten in 3 outings as a juvenile, including the Gimcrack, and not disgraced in the 2000 Guineas on return, failing to fully see it out having pulled hard. Failed to land the odds back sprinting at Newbury but this stiff 6f looks ideal for him and cheekpieces may sharpen him up a touch. Holds major claims on Gimcrack win; first-time cheekpieces are a plus judged on latest run. |
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10th (11)  (5/1 +38%)Lezoo |
5/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Lezoo 5/1, Only defeat at 2 came when edged out by Mawj in the Duchess of Cambridge at the July meeting, winning the Group 1 Cheveley Park over 6f at Newmarket. Had a tilt at the 1000 Guineas on reappearance, finishing eighth, but sprinting more her bag, Non-stayer in 1,000 Guineas; solid 2yo campaign ended with 6f Group 1 win; respected. |
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11th (10)  (80/1 +20%)The X O |
80/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) The X O 80/1, Limit looked fairly established on the AW but he ran a screamer switched to turf when second in the Pavilion Stakes over C&D last month. This demands even more. Outran his 125-1 odds in C&D Group 3 on turf debut; this is a stiffer assignment. |
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12th (3)  (28/1 +15%)Marbaan |
28/1(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Marbaan 28/1, Group 2 Vintage Stakes winner as a juvenile (completing hat-trick in the process) and just about better than ever when second at Salisbury last month. This looks a big ask but a well-run 6f will at least be right up his street. Went close in Salisbury Listed event last time; faces a harder task back up in class. |
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13th (7)  (8.5/1 -89%)Sakheer |
8.5/1(-89%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Sakheer 8.5/1, Came a long way in a short space of time at 2, quickening clear in impressive fashion in Mill Reef at Newbury on final outing. Shade too keen and failed to last out in the 2000 Guineas but he remains one to be positive about back in distance. Midfield in 2,000 Guineas; very promising 6f colt last term; remains of strong interest. |
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LITTLE BIG BEAR put his 2000 Guineas disappointment behind him when recording a comfortable success in the Sandy Lane at Haydock and Aidan O'Brien's classy sprinter, who was mightily impressive in the Phoenix Stakes last season, is difficult to oppose back at the top table. Sakheer can resume his progression down in trip, having finished ahead of the selection at Newmarket, while Cheveley Park heroine Lezoo should not be underestimated with her fillies' allowance. Shaquille made it four on the trot when claiming Listed honours at Newbury and the progressive colt looks worth a crack at this level, while others to note include Ocean Quest and Shouldvebeenaring.
The outstanding juvenile of 2022, LITTLE BIG BEAR returned lame in the 2000 Guineas but he was expertly prepared to land the Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock and he's a high-class sprinter who will take all the beating. Several of these revert back to 6f having tackled a Guineas, with Sakheer expected to regain the progressive thread, while Shaquille boasts a slightly different profile in that he's improved by the run and his limit has not yet been established.
Little Big Bear commands major respect but there are plausible alternatives. LEZOO is first choice, ahead of Ocean Quest.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6)  (9/1 -64%)Okita Soushi |
9/1(-64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Okita Soushi 9/1, Smart sort who didn't need to be at best to score twice at Dundalk in February and performed respectably when fifth in Saval Beg Levmoss Stakes at Leopardstown last time. One to consider with Ryan Moore booked. Third in 1m6f handicap at this meeting last year but the form has not been repeated. |
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2nd (16)  (7.5/1 +53%)Hms President |
7.5/1(+53%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Hms President 7.5/1, Has had lots of racing in relation to plenty of his rivals here but has looked as good as ever since joining his current yard. Showed a good attitude to score at Newmarket last time and has a fairly decent record at Ascot so could get competitive again if things drop right. New heights this term when second at Kempton (1m3f) and winning at Newmarket (1m6f, soft). |
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3rd (5)  (11/1 +21%)Live Your Dream |
11/1(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Live Your Dream 11/1, Progressed into a smart performer in 2021, winning 3 of his 6 starts. Returned from a lengthy absence when a staying-on second at Haydock recently and should feature if he can build on that with cheekpieces refitted. 609 days off when 2nd at Haydock (1m4f, good to firm) 13 days ago; stays much further. |
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4th (18)  (20/1 +0%)Ajero |
20/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Ajero 20/1, Won a 9f Glorious Goodwood handicap last summer. Ended his campaign with a creditable third of 8 there (1½m) in October but hasn't fired on either start this term. Others are more persuasive. 2nd in this race on Flat handicap debut; won at Glorious Goodwood next time; not dismissed. |
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5th (13)  (25/1 +38%)Moracana |
25/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Moracana 25/1, Useful mare who was better than ever when scoring at Cork in April and far from disgraced when fourth in a listed event at the Curragh subsequently. Needs to improve from this mark, however. Proved herself in big-field handicaps last term and better form in Listed races this year. |
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6th (14)  (50/1 -79%)Max Mayhem |
50/1(-79%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Max Mayhem 50/1, Useful handicapper for Joseph O'Brien who is lightly raced for his age and plenty to like about his return/yard debut success in Rosebery at Kempton (11f) in April. Disappointed at Epsom since but much too soon to write him off. Won at Kempton (AW) on yard debut but tailed off at Epsom (first run on good to firm). |
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7th (8)  (25/1 +0%)White Wolf |
25/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) White Wolf 25/1, Smart sort who resumed progress returned to AW when second at Chelmsford recently. Just as effective on turf and another solid showing is on the cards. Short-headed twice over 1m2f this year; not so hot over 1m4f two and three runs back. |
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8th (17)  (10/1 +9%)Aimeric |
10/1(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Aimeric 10/1, Still lightly raced and boosted a good strike rate when making a successful return with something to spare at Doncaster over this trip 3 weeks ago. More to come so should be on the premises. Gelding and wind operations before justifying favouritism at Doncaster; only seven races. |
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9th (10)  (40/1 +39%)Tyson Fury |
40/1(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Tyson Fury 40/1, Useful C&D winner but lightly raced and little form since autumn 2021, so hard to make a case for. Missed nearly all of 2022; bled and was tailed off when last seen this January. |
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10th (4)  (50/1 +0%)Lucander |
50/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Lucander 50/1, Did well in Bahrain for this yard over the winter. Has held form well back in Britain and was doing some good late work when third at Epsom last time, so could get involved if everything drops right. Career-best form when third of eight at Epsom last time but others look better handicapped. |
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11th (9)  (6.5/1 +46%)Nagano |
6.5/1(+46%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Nagano 6.5/1, Highly progressive 3-y-o who signed off in 2021 with an excellent second in March Stakes at Goodwood. Not seen for 22 months but on a fair mark if he retains all of his ability. Bang there in handicaps and Group 3 in summer 2021 but absent since. |
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12th (12)  (7.5/1 -25%)Maksud |
7.5/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Maksud 7.5/1, Created good impression when winning on debut at Windsor last term and held form subsequently. Looked rusty at Chester on reappearance but should come on for that and faces a scenario that will suit him all the more. Seven races, best form when runner-up off this mark at Glorious Goodwood (1m4f, good). |
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13th (15)  (25/1 -25%)Haunted Dream |
25/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Haunted Dream 25/1, Reliable sort who progressed steadily in handicaps last year, adding to his tally at Southwell (11.1f) in September. Returned back in from at Chelmsford a couple of months ago and well-run races suit him, so worthy of respect. Reliable and progressive; further success looks highly likely at some stage this summer. |
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14th (1)  (66/1 +0%)Aikhal |
66/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Aikhal 66/1, Smart at his best for Aidan O'Brien but not seen since a below-par run at Leopardstown 8 months ago and this looks a tricky assignment on first outing/handicap debut for a new yard. First-time tongue tie. Big highlight for Aidan O'Brien was a Group 3 win (1m2f, good) last June; 150,000gns buy. |
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15th (3)  (4.5/1 +10%)Teumessias Fox |
4.5/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Teumessias Fox 4.5/1, Has really excelled since a gelding operation in the off-season, making a winning return at Kempton before an even more impressive display to land an 11-runner event at Newmarket last time. More to come and could be the one to beat. Gelded before winning easily over 1m4f at Kempton and Newmarket; raised another 7lb. |
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16th (19)  (40/1 +0%)Stay Well |
40/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Stay Well 40/1, Returned to form back on all-weather when third of 14 in 12f handicap at Kempton 16 days ago, albeit better placed than most. This is a much more competitive event and he looks vulnerable. Back to his best when third at Kempton latest; three undistinguished runs at Ascot. |
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17th (11)  (5.5/1 +8%)Al Nafir |
5.5/1(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Al Nafir 5.5/1, Brother to the top-class Ghaiyyath and confirmed previous encouragement last year when doubling his tally in a hot 16-runner Newmarket 3-y-o handicap when last seen. Likely to be ready to go (has been gelded) and makes plenty of appeal. Won valuable race at Newmarket (1m4f, good) in October by neck; gelded; up 10lb; potential. |
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18th (7)  (40/1 -100%)Global Heat |
40/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Global Heat 40/1, Successful at Meydan in January but has an awkward head carriage and has looked in the handicapper's grip on last couple of outings. Others make more appeal. Career-best form at Meydan this year; both recent British runs were at his former level. |
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Things appeared to finally click for Al Nafir when registering his first triumph on the turf in the Old Rowley Cup at Newmarket in October and is one to note on his return to action, despite facing a 10lb rise in the handicap. Preference, however, is for the progressive TEUMESSIAS FOX, who has proved a different proposition since undergoing a gelding operation. Andrew Balding's four-year-old will need to overcome a 7lb increase in the ratings after an authoritative display at Newmarket, but looks capable of doing so. Nagano may have a lengthy layoff to contend with, but is an intriguing contender given what he achieved in 2021. His stablemate Aimeric is another to consider on the back of a Doncaster triumph.
TEUMESSIAS FOX has been much improved this season and, having had something to spare when scoring at Newmarket last time, he makes plenty of appeal with further progress on the cards. Al Nafir is an obvious player if tuned up for his return and Okita Soushi looks a notable Irish challenger.
It was 2008 when this race was last won from a single-figure draw. Top of the list are HMS PRESIDENT, Al Nafir and Maksud.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (7)  (0.62/1 +0%)Tahiyra |
0.62/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Tahiyra 0.62/1, Clear of the remainder when second to Mawj in the 1000 Guineas on her return, her only defeat, and she kept on readily when landing the Irish equivalent at the Curragh from Meditate and Comhra. There is more to come from her and another Group 1 awaits. Second in the 1,000 Guineas then went one better in the Irish version; top on the figures. |
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2nd (5)  (25/1 +11%)Remarquee |
25/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Remarquee 25/1, Won her first 2 starts, edging ahead late in the Fred Darling on her return. Still looked green when well held in the 1000 Guineas next time and can do better at this trip as she gets to grips with her job. Fred Darling winner; disappointing in the 1,000 Guineas; yet to race on good/firmer. |
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3rd (6)  (16/1 -14%)Sounds Of Heaven |
16/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Sounds Of Heaven 16/1, Took a big step forward when making a successful return in listed 1m race at York, showing good speed and responding well to edge out Queen For You. Well bred and she could have even more to offer. Narrowly beat Queen For You at York last month; trainer won this race in 2018 and 2020. |
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4th (3)  (3.5/1 +22%)Meditate |
3.5/1(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Meditate 3.5/1, Last season's Albany winner who signed off her 2-y-o campaign with victory in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf and left behind a tame return in the 1000 Guineas with a good second to Tahiyra in the Irish equivalent, sticking to her task (the closest she's got to her in 3 goes). Place claims. Won the Albany on this card last year; second to Tahiyra in the Irish 1,000 Guineas. |
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5th (4)  (9/1 -20%)Queen For You |
9/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Queen For You 9/1, Bred in the purple (her dam won this in 2012) and overcame inexperience to make a striking winning debut in 6-runner novice on the straight 1m here last month. Much improved when edged out by Sounds of Heaven at York next time, still looking a little green, and will go on progressing. Big player. Promising; ties in with Sounds Of Heaven on latest effort; dam won this race in 2012. |
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6th (2)  (16/1 +36%)Mammas Girl |
16/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Mammas Girl 16/1, Raced solely at Newmarket, winning her first 2 starts, showing an excellent turn of foot and finishing strongly in the Nell Gwyn on her return. Well held in the 1000 Guineas though and needs to leave that firmly behind. Nell Gwyn winner; soft ground was a possible excuse in the 1,000 Guineas. |
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TAHIYRA lost her unbeaten record when going down by half a length to Mawj in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket, with the pair well clear, but got a Classic victory on her CV when accounting for Meditate in the Irish version. Dermot Weld's top-class filly will be a warm order here and should be able to add a third Group 1 to her tally. She also had Meditate trailing in her wake in last year's Moyglare, but Aidan O'Brien's Breeders' Cup heroine could still be dangerous after taking a step forward at the Curragh. Further progression cannot be ruled out for Queen For You, who was pipped by Sounds Of Heaven at York but is out of a mare who won this for the Gosden team.
TAHIYRA is the class act here and likely has an even bigger performance in her so she's very hard to get away from. Queen For You was edged out by Sounds of Heaven at York but can improve past her and could be the danger as she attempts to emulate her dam, who won this in 2012.
The late defection of 1,000 Guineas winner Mawj leaves the door wide open for TAHIYRA. Second choice is Queen For You.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (9)  (6/1 -9%)Coppice |
6/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Coppice 6/1, Sister to very smart 6f winner Calyx. Created a very good impression when scoring on AW debut in October. Never figured in Nell Gwyn on reappearance but back on track with easy win in Newcastle novice last month. Very interesting runner. Two impressive AW novice wins and has the potential to be better than her opening mark. |
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2nd (5)  (33/1 +0%)Breege |
33/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Breege 33/1, Useful filly, notably 6½ lengths fifth of 12 to Blue Rose Cen in Prix Marcel Boussac at Longchamp (1m) last October. Respectable 10¾ lengths seventh of 10 to Tahiyra in Irish 1000 Guineas at the Curragh on reappearance. This more realistic. Showed potential for 1m last year and this is more realistic than Group 1s the last twice. |
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3rd (25)  (66/1 +0%)Balalaika |
66/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (25) Balalaika 66/1, 7f Newcastle maiden winner last September. Has resumed with good placed efforts in handicaps at Southwell (1m) and Hamilton (9f) in recent months but others look more progressive. Close third in first two handicaps but looks vulnerable in this more competitive race. |
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4th (23)  (14/1 +30%)Unless |
14/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (23) Unless 14/1, Has reacted well to blinkers, getting off the mark at the seventh time of asking when seeing off 15 rivals in a 1m Naas maiden 33 days ago. Not obviously progressive but a dangerous one to dismiss given who trains her. Took seven goes to get off the mark but some of her form reads very well. |
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5th (17)  (50/1 -25%)Candle Of Hope |
50/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Candle Of Hope 50/1, Fairly useful filly. Creditable 6 lengths sixth of 8 to Sacred in Chartwell Stakes at Lingfield (7f, AW) 41 days ago. Makes handicap debut with a good apprentice taking 3 lb off. Has failed to progress in Group 3 and Listed races and others appeal more. |
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6th (27)  (18/1 -13%)Novus |
18/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (27) Novus 18/1, Won a big-field Newbury maiden in the mud at 2 and showed once again how effective she is on a testing surface when cosy winner of a 7f Goodwood handicap last month. Likely to face quicker conditions here. Strong-finishing 7f soft-ground win last time; has shown some promise on good to firm. |
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7th (1)  (20/1 -11%)Dream Of Love |
20/1(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Dream Of Love 20/1, Useful filly who was third in the German 1000 Guineas at Dusseldorf (1mf, good to firm) 19 days ago. Smart effort will be needed under top weight but could still make presence felt for top stable. Third in German Guineas last time; not obviously well treated but she's not ruled out. |
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8th (3)  (25/1 -14%)Magical Sunset |
25/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Magical Sunset 25/1, Likeable type who registered 3 wins as a juvenile, notably a 7f Newbury listed on heavy. Back to that level when fourth in 7f Epsom listed event 21 days ago, keeping on to be nearest at the finish. Step up to 1m could suit but mark looks tough. Her fast-finishing Listed fourth at Epsom suggests she could relish this first crack at 1m. |
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9th (16)  (80/1 -21%)Mottisfont |
80/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Mottisfont 80/1, Group placed at 2. Well held in Fred Darling on return but she was a bit better than the result switched to handicap company over C&D 6 weeks ago, finishing with running left. Hard to argue she looks as progressive as some of these, though. Made the frame in 7f Group 3 races last August but hasn't threatened this season. |
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10th (18)  (100/1 -52%)Lady Alara |
100/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Lady Alara 100/1, Newbury debut winner last June but found out at listed/Group 3 level since. Has her sights lowered slightly now but her opening mark looks on the high side. Early promise last summer but soundly beaten in eighth in Group 3 races the last twice. |
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11th (12)  (100/1 -25%)Cell Sa Beela |
100/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Cell Sa Beela 100/1, Confirmed debut promise when comfortably opening her account at Beverley last August. Improved again when 6 lengths fourth in 1m May Hill at Doncaster next time but off since down the field in the Rockfel 9 months ago. No impact in two Group 2 races last September and perhaps best watched on her return. |
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12th (13)  (33/1 +18%)Bridestones |
33/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Bridestones 33/1, Looked a bright prospect when readily landing a Yarmouth maiden on debut last autumn. Unable to get competitive in Fred Darling at Newbury and a French Group 1 this spring but no surprise were she to make more of an impact with her sights lowered. Lightly raced and could take step forward at some stage but such improvement is necessary. |
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13th (6)  (40/1 -21%)Karsavina |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Karsavina 40/1, All 3 starts at Newmarket, landing 7f novice on debut last autumn. Reappeared with a promising 4¼ lengths fourth of 15 to Mammas Girl in Nell Gwyn in April. Never involved in the 1000 Guineas 18 days later but retains potential with her sights lowered. Well beaten in Guineas but retains potential and today's forecast better ground could suit. |
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14th (26)  (8/1 +43%)Marksman Queen |
8/1(+43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (26) Marksman Queen 8/1, Won AW novices on first 2 starts and took another step forward when second on recent 1m Kempton handicap debut with a hood added (retained), finishing well after conceding first run. Needs to prove her effectiveness on turf but there's surely more to come. Player. Went close on handicap debut and her fine pedigree indicates she could have more to offer. |
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15th (22)  (50/1 -150%)Eximious |
50/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (22) Eximious 50/1, Looked a useful prospect when readily taking a 7f Salisbury maiden last September. Not up to the Rockfel on her final 2-y-o start but back on the up when second in 7f Newbury handicap on her reappearance 16 days ago. First attempt at 1m. May do better again. Reappeared with close second at Newbury and possible improver for top yard now upped to 1m. |
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16th (19)  (16/1 +52%)Choisya |
16/1(+52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Choisya 16/1, AW novice winner in January and largely progressive form since, edging ahead late on in 1m, Haydock handicap 13 days ago. Cheekpieces added. Should remain competitive after a 3 lb rise. Won at Haydock despite hanging left and could benefit from the first-time cheekpieces. |
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17th (31)  (28/1 -12%)Bellaphina |
28/1(-12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (31) Bellaphina 28/1, Won Limerick maiden on her reappearance and improved again when just holding on from the reopposing Clounmacon in 1m handicap at the Curragh 5 weeks later. Going the right way. Won on handicap debut at the Curragh and a 3lb rise isn't harsh; not ruled out. |
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18th (21)  (9/1 +10%)Chelsea Green |
9/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (21) Chelsea Green 9/1, Left her 2-y-o form behind when winning a 1m Newmarket handicap on her reappearance 5 weeks ago. That form is solid and she ought to remain very competitive up 3 lb. Makes the shortlist. Form of Newmarket handicap win isn't working out well but she did it a shade cosily. |
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19th (20)  (25/1 -14%)Copy Artist |
25/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) Copy Artist 25/1, Progressive form when runner-up on all 3 outings this year, on the latest going down by 2 lengths to Queen For You (runs in Coronation) in a conditions race on the round course here 7 weeks ago. Handicap debut. 0-4 but runner-up on last three starts, most recently C&D, and holds each-way claims. |
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20th (2)  (6/1 -9%)Jackie Oh |
6/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Jackie Oh 6/1, Winning debut at Naas in March. Very useful efforts in defeat since, finishing 5½ lengths fifth of 10 to Tahiyra in Irish 1000 Guineas at the Curragh (1m, good) 26 days ago. Triple-figure mark demands a big performance but it's unlikely she's reached her limit. Fifth in Irish 1,000 Guineas last time and could have a part to play for top Irish stable. |
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21st (15)  (18/1 -29%)Ma Belle Artiste |
18/1(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Ma Belle Artiste 18/1, Leopardstown maiden winner at 2 and improved to add to her tally in 1m Killarney conditions event on last month's reappearance. Could have more to offer after only 4 starts. 1m winner on reappearance and could be starting handicap life on an advantageous mark. |
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22nd (11)  (12/1 +25%)Embrace |
12/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Embrace 12/1, Left debut form behind when comfortably off the mark at Wolverhampton (7f) in November. Progressed again when fourth in Fred Darling at Newbury (7f, heavy) on reappearance. Found the 1000 Guineas all too much since but should prove effective over 1m and she remains unexposed for in-form stable. Kept on well for fourth in 7f Group 3 at Newbury, which suggested 1m would suit. |
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23rd (29)  (100/1 -52%)Rich |
100/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (29) Rich 100/1, Represents last year's winning yard but she hasn't really progressed since last May's debut win and would be a surprise winner. 1m2f may have stretched her the last twice, but still hard to fancy on the back of those. |
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24th (4)  (50/1 +0%)Polly Pott |
50/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Polly Pott 50/1, Got on a real roll for Harry Dunlop last summer, taking the big jump from nurseries to Group company in her stride when springing a 40/1 surprise in May Hill at Doncaster. Down the field in a 1000 Guineas and a Newbury listed for Ben Pauling this spring and has changed yards again. Won the Group 2 May Hill last September but unable to replicate that form this year. |
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25th (14)  (11/1 +21%)Clounmacon |
11/1(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Clounmacon 11/1, Off the mark in 7f Dundalk maiden on reappearance. Stuck in the mud in a Leopardstown Group 3 next time but firmly back on the up when just failing to get up on 1m Curragh handicap debut 4 weeks ago. Respected for yard which tasted success in this in 2021. Went close in handicap at the Curragh and follows same route as trainer's 2021 winner. |
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26th (8)  (40/1 -100%)Zoinnocent |
40/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Zoinnocent 40/1, Gowran 7f maiden winner last June but has come up short in some good company since and doesn't look obviously well treated now venturing into handicap company for the first time. The form of her second at Naas two starts ago is strong and she could go well. |
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27th (28)  (100/1 -100%)Youngest |
100/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (28) Youngest 100/1, Won a Leicester novice on debut but down the field in a Newmarket Group 3 and conditions race here since. Still early days for this well-bred filly but she has something to prove here. Won on debut at Leicester last September but has failed to shine the next twice. |
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28th (7)  (40/1 -43%)Foniska |
40/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Foniska 40/1, Thurles maiden winner on soft last autumn. Good reappearance third in Navan listed race in April and possibly found the run coming too soon when below par at Naas a fortnight later. Freshened up since. Headstrong and faded over 1m2f in Listed race and Group 3; strongly run 1m may prove ideal. |
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29th (10)  (20/1 -25%)Girl Racer |
20/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Girl Racer 20/1, No Nay Never filly who won well on her AW debut in March. Fourth in Nell Gwyn at Newmarket next time and easy to put a line through latest Haydock run as she nearly came down leaving the stalls. Handicap debut. Staying-on sixth in the Nell Gwyn bodes well for 1m; can be forgiven subsequent defeat. |
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Coppice disappointed when sent off favourite in the Nell Gwyn, but she made no mistake when winning at Newcastle thereafter. An opening mark of 97 could underestimate the daughter of Kingman and she features prominently in calculations, along with recent Killarney scorer Ma Belle Artiste. Jackie Oh was far from disgraced in the Irish 1,000 Guineas and she merits respect, for all that her current mark doesn't look the most lenient. Chelsea Green is another to note, but marginal preference is for MARKSMAN QUEEN. She lost her unbeaten record at Kempton 16 days ago, but the daughter of Dubawi competes from a handy racing weight today and has further scope to progress now switched to turf. Girl Racer, Dream Of Love and Zouzanna are just a handful of other contenders in a typically wide-open renewal.
The Gosden yard holds a strong hand, with MARKSMAN QUEEN taken to build on an encouraging first effort in handicap company and prove just too strong for stablemate Coppice, who didn't fire when favourite for a Guineas Trial in the spring but has had a confidence booster on AW since and is evidently well regarded. Clounmacon shaped well when just failing to get there on her Curragh handicap debut last month and Johnny Murtagh won this in 2021 so she's on the shortlist along with Chelsea Green.
The step up to 1m could be just what MAGICAL SUNSET (nap) needs. She earns the vote ahead of Breege (second choice) and Coppice.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5)  (1.1/1 +0%)King Of Steel |
1.1/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) King Of Steel 1.1/1, Impressive 2-y-o debut winner at Nottingham who found the Futurity all too much just 10 days later but improved a whopping 30 lb on his return for a new yard when finding only Auguste Rodin too good in the Derby, going clear briefly but collared late. More to come and looks the one to beat. Mighty performance when clear second in the Derby and he's the one to beat today. |
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2nd (4)  (9/1 -29%)Continuous |
9/1(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Continuous 9/1, Looked potentially smart when winning both 2-y-o starts, namely maiden at the Curragh and Group 3 (1m) at Saint-Cloud. Encouraging return in the Dante although that form hasn't worked out and he gave it a knock when fading in the French Derby. More needed. Third in Dante then down the field in Prix du Jockey Club; sole Ballydoyle runner in this. |
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3rd (3)  (7.5/1 -50%)Artistic Star |
7.5/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Artistic Star 7.5/1, Won his first 2 starts (form of Sandown return success is good) and improved again despite not being seen to best effect in the Derby 3 weeks ago, doing his best work at the finish. Can do better. Only 7th in Derby but still caught the eye; this return to a conventional track could help. |
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4th (1)  (14/1 +13%)Dubai Mile |
14/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Dubai Mile 14/1, Very progressive at 2 yrs, gamely beating Arrest in the Group 1 Criterium de Saint-Cloud on his final start. Encouraging return in the 2000 Guineas but struggled on quicker ground in the Derby and has plenty on his plate here under a penalty. Better could have been expected in Derby but not written off in view of previous promise. |
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5th (2)  (3/1 +25%)Arrest |
3/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Arrest 3/1, Most progressive juvenile who scored twice over 1m before head second to Dubai Mile in Criterium de Saint-Cloud. Impressive winning comeback in the mud in the Chester Vase but not seen to best effect in the Derby (seemed unsuited by the track, not knocked about). Can do better. Disappointing favourite in Derby but impressed in Chester Vase previously; may bounce back. |
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6th (6)  (12/1 +57%)Relentless Voyager |
12/1(+57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Relentless Voyager 12/1, Returned with impressive win in Kempton maiden over this trip and improved efforts in defeat upped in class/fitted with tongue tie since, not beaten far in the Italian Derby last month. This is a whole lot tougher. Third in Group 2 Italian Derby last time but needs a sizeable step forward to win this. |
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KING OF STEEL made up for his pre-race antics in the Dante when outrunning his odds to finish second in the Derby behind Auguste Rodin. That was an excellent performance, considering it was his first run of the year, and, providing he is over those exertions, Roger Varian's colt may prove a tough nut to crack. Arrest (10th) fared worst of those who went to Epsom, finishing behind Artistic Star (seventh) and Dubai Mile (ninth), but this more conventional track is likely to see him in a much better light, providing the ground doesn't get too quick for him. Artistic Star wasn't at all disgraced that day and the son of Galileo is likely to have more improvement to come, while Continuous is better than his display in the Prix du Jockey Club suggests.
KING OF STEEL ran a stunning race in the Derby on his comeback on what was just his third start, taking the lead briefly before caught by Auguste Rodin, the pair of them clear. He could have an even bigger effort in him and will be hard to beat if handling the quick turnaround. Arrest was looked after once his chance had gone at Epsom and remains capable of better, as does Artistic Star, who was doing his best work at the finish there.
It is hard to look beyond KING OF STEEL, who was a clear second in the Derby three weeks ago on his first run for Roger Varian.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(7)  (33/1 -32%)Danger Alert |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Danger Alert 33/1, Already a dual 5f/6f AW winner this year and produced a career best returned to handicap company in a race that panned out well for him when scoring at Chester (5.1f, heavy) just over 6 weeks ago. Should remain competitive after a 6 lb rise. 3-5 since blinkered & may not have reached his ceiling just yet; more appealing than many. |
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1st (25)  (12/1 +64%)Rhythm N Hooves |
12/1(+64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (25) Rhythm N Hooves 12/1, Very progressive in 3 starts on AW, doubling his tally with ease at Chelmsford in April. Showed up well enough for a long way on handicap/turf debut when mid-field at York (5f, good to firm) 5 weeks ago and shouldn't be underestimated. Two easy AW wins this spring but couldn't cope with a deep handicap at York latest. |
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2nd (8)  (11/1 +50%)Kerdos |
11/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Kerdos 11/1, Landed a Haydock maiden and Windsor minor event last autumn and made pleasing return when close second in handicap at Lingfield. Back on track albeit unsuited by the drop in trip when third at Chester (5.1f, heavy) last time so probably best to look elsewhere. Behind some of these rivals in handicaps this year but still has potential at 5f; chance. |
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3rd (28)  (8/1 -33%)Conquistador |
8/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (28) Conquistador 8/1, Off the mark on first run since leaving John & Thady Gosden in 6-runner minor event at Wolverhampton (5.1f) on Boxing Day and made it 2-2 for this yard when following up on handicap debut 12 weeks later at Lingfield (6f, AW). Off a further 3 months and he's in very capable hands. 2-2 for George Boughey since dropped to sprint trips; almost certainly still well treated. |
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4th (12)  (10/1 +44%)Radio Goo Goo |
10/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Radio Goo Goo 10/1, Winless during a busy 2-y-o campaign but much improved upon returning this year, career-best effort as she made it 5 wins from last 6 starts with another determined display at York (6f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Carries a penalty but she's evidently thriving and not dismissed down in trip. Up to 6f this year and 5-6, progressing at a rate of knots; drop to 5f could be an issue. |
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5th (26)  (80/1 -100%)Executive Decision |
80/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (26) Executive Decision 80/1, Improved to get off the mark second time up at Navan in September and took another step forward when runner-up on handicap debut at Naas (5.9f, heavy) sporting a first-time hood. Has since left Mrs J. Harrington (82,000 gns) and this a tough assignment for her return. Possibly better to come but she's in a hot race on her stable debut after an absence. |
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6th (16)  (9/1 +0%)Frankness |
9/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Frankness 9/1, Scored twice as a 2-y-o and resumed winning ways with something to spare in the style of one with more to come in 6-runner handicap at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago, eased close home. Back down to the minimum trip and is a filly to keep on the right side of. Impressive at Goodwood last time but drops in trip and this is a much tougher race. |
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7th (18)  (80/1 -21%)Can To Can |
80/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Can To Can 80/1, Pontefract maiden winner (5f) as a juvenile who left reappearance/yard debut effort in her wake when making all in first-time blinkers at Newcastle (5f). Unsuited by the track at Epsom next time and found listed company too much at Sandown 6 days ago. Cheekpieces applied. Struggled twice since an easy AW win last month; new headgear today; opposable. |
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8th (4)  (33/1 -83%)Michaela's Boy |
33/1(-83%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Michaela's Boy 33/1, Ended last year with brace of handicap victories on AW and acquitted himself well when third of 10 to Great State in listed race at York (5f, firm, 33/1) just over 5 weeks ago, showing plenty of speed. Could feature back in a handicap. Third in York Listed event latest when showing dazzling speed; vulnerable close home today. |
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9th (24)  (9/1 +18%)Harry Brown |
9/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (24) Harry Brown 9/1, Went close on several occasions prior to getting off the mark in maiden at Chelmsford (5f) in September. Improved subsequently, landing back-to-back Lingfield handicaps (at 6f) earlier this year and fared the best of those ridden prominently when third at Goodwood last month. One to consider. Three AW wins; good third on turf latest when travelling like a dream; more to come. |
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10th (3)  (11/1 +56%)Rocket Rodney |
11/1(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Rocket Rodney 11/1, Dual winner at 2 yrs (and also runner-up 4 times) was below form after 9 months off when mid-field in a listed event at York (5f, firm) just over 5 weeks ago. Sights lowered somewhat and could take a step forward with that under his belt. Near miss at this meeting last year; needs to better his reappearance but that's likely. |
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11th (22)  (22/1 +0%)The Big Board |
22/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (22) The Big Board 22/1, Finished runner-up in handicap company on her last 3 starts on turf as a 2-y-o but showed improved form to make a winning return after 7 months off at Leicester (6f, good to firm) last month. 3 lb higher and not taken lightly with Murphy taking over. Game effort at Leicester on her return last month but this task is considerably tougher. |
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12th (13)  (5/1 +58%)Jer Batt |
5/1(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Jer Batt 5/1, Much improved for his current yard and he easily made it 2-4 in apprentice handicap at Musselburgh (5f, soft) in April. Ran really well under the circumstances and would have followed up if drawn a little better at Chester (5.1f, heavy) last time so he's a must for the shortlist from revised mark. On the up for new yard; latest run needs upgrading; up the weights but potential remains. |
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13th (10)  (22/1 -10%)Pillow Talk |
22/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Pillow Talk 22/1, Won listed race at York (5f) last season and ran well when runner-up in a similar event returning from 11 months off there last month. Below that level at Chantilly since but may well get back on track sent handicapping. Her two standout efforts have come at York; below par in France latest; others more solid. |
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14th (17)  (50/1 -100%)Thunder Moor |
50/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Thunder Moor 50/1, York novice winner in May 2022 but had his limitations exposed in stronger company since, finishing down the field in listed events on last couple of starts. Has moved yards ahead of return/handicap debut and certainly worth a market check having been gelded. Highly tried after novice win for former yard; sold 50,000gns and gelded; yard run three. |
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15th (5)  (10/1 +29%)Hispanic |
10/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Hispanic 10/1, Much improved in first-time blinkers when taking maiden at the Curragh (5f) in October. Not disgraced in listed race at Doncaster over longer trip next time and easy to put a line through his comeback run after badly hampered soon after the start. Makes handicap debut. Unexposed at 5f and he looked so promising when thrashing his rivals at the Curragh as 2yo. |
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16th (11)  (66/1 -32%)Sweet Harmony |
66/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Sweet Harmony 66/1, Fourth in the Rockfel at Newmarket on her final 2yo start but struggled in Nell Gwyn/1000 Guineas this season. Ran as well as entitled to when fourth of 9 to Get Ahead in listed race at Haydock (6f, good) 4 weeks ago and cheekpieces are applied for this handicap bow. Struggled in hot races since her maiden win last summer; cheekpieces on now dropped to 5f. |
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17th (15)  (66/1 +0%)Brave Nation |
66/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Brave Nation 66/1, Made a promising start to his career but recent efforts have been rather disappointing, well held on both starts in handicaps this year (looked a hard ride on latest). Gelded since but has a bit to prove. First two runs were encouraging but struggled since, including both runs in May; gelded. |
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18th (23)  (66/1 -65%)Remarkable Force |
66/1(-65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (23) Remarkable Force 66/1, Looked a useful prospect last spring (scoring twice over this trip) but proved hard to place later that season. Went without headgear after 8 months off and he's entitled to be sharper here. First-time visor applied. Has not kicked on from early promise; reappearance better than it looks; new headgear. |
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19th (6)  (40/1 -21%)Looking For Lynda |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Looking For Lynda 40/1, Won 2 of his 10 starts last year, standout effort coming when runner-up on handicap debut at York (5.4f, good to soft) in October. Better than result when mid-field in a listed event on return there just over 5 weeks ago and entitled to strip fitter for that. Two wins in small fields last year; fair effort at York on return but career best needed. |
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20th (19)  (50/1 -52%)Rocking Ends |
50/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Rocking Ends 50/1, Ended 2022 with 6f win at Southwell in December. Started 2023 with 3 creditable efforts on AW and hit the crossbar for a third time this year at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Useful sprinter but even latest career-best Windsor second needs bettering in this field. |
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21st (1)  (28/1 +0%)Prince Of Pillo |
28/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Prince Of Pillo 28/1, Winner of first 2 starts and took his form up a notch with listed success at Ayr in September. Good third in a Group 3 final 2-y-o start and having shaped as if in need of the run on return at Haydock recently, he could well get back on track now handicapping. Smart 2yo; low-key return at Haydock 13 days ago; stiff task in his first handicap. |
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22nd (20)  (16/1 -14%)Tatterstall |
16/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) Tatterstall 16/1, Gelded over the winter and he showed improved form to make winning return in Wolverhampton maiden (5.1f) in May, making all. Weakened out of things only late on at York (5f) next time but took his form up a level when scoring at Epsom just under 3 weeks ago. Can feature. On the up this year and latest Epsom win was backed up by the clock; one to consider. |
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23rd (9)  (50/1 -25%)Rogue Spirit |
50/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Rogue Spirit 50/1, Useful gelding who won 3 times over this trip as a juvenile. Ran no sort of race after 7 months off at York last month so percentage call is to look elsewhere. His Haydock win last September gives him claims but he has no comparable form. |
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24th (14)  (40/1 -150%)Clearpoint |
40/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Clearpoint 40/1, Won first 2 starts last year and got back on track when fifth in a handicap at Thirsk on return. Has improvement to find from this mark but first-time headgear might eke it out. Has not kicked on from early promise but had excuses at Thirsk on return; now visored. |
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25th (2)  (33/1 -18%)Walbank |
33/1(-18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Walbank 33/1, Bolted up on second outing at York before fine placed efforts in Norfolk and Molecomb Stakes. Tongue tied and well supported but failed to land a blow returning from 10 months off back at York last month and has since moved yards ahead of this handicap debut. Blinkers applied. Group-placed at two; sharper for reappearance; stable/handicap debut; blinkers first time. |
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26th (21)  (40/1 -43%)Revenite |
40/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (21) Revenite 40/1, Looked promising when winning 6f novices here and at Kempton last autumn. Shaped as if amiss (reported to have lost action in dip) switching to handicap company when tailed-off last on reappearance and remains unexposed. Pulled hard on his reappearance; looked promising over 6f at two but this is a stiff task. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Although this is only the fourth renewal of this contest, fillies have tended to do well, including when placing in second and third last year, so it may pay to take a chance on Andrew Balding's FRANKNESS. The daughter of Frankel justified strong support when gaining a third career success at Goodwood earlier in the month and won with enough in hand on that occasion to suggest that a 5lb rise is manageable. Conquistador found a drop in trip to his liking when winning for new connections at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day and a 3lb rise for his gritty 6f success at Lingfield in March shouldn't prevent another bold bid now switched to turf. The lightly-raced Tawalla also bids for a hat-trick and is another to note under a 6lb penalty for last week's Kempton triumph.
Cases can be made for several, but preference is for FRANKNESS, who resumed winning ways in the style of one with more to come at Goodwood a fortnight ago and Andrew Balding's filly should have no problem dropped to the minimum trip for the first time. Conquistador has made the perfect start for his new yard and he could be the one to give the selection most to think about, with Jer Batt, Radio Goo Goo and Danger Alert just a handful of others to consider.
Much better is likely from Hispanic today but JER BATT isn't fully exposed himself and can come out on top.
Ths is the racecard key.
| Icon | Meaning |
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 | TomForm top stats silver rated |
 | Ran similar race before |
| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
| T | Top Time speeed rated |
 | Top Racingpost rated |
 | At the races watchout for |
 | At the races top pick |
 | Top rated for thet statistic |
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