There were 46 Races on Thursday 17th August 2023 across 7 meetings. There was 6 races at Beverley, 6 races at Salisbury, 6 races at Wolverhampton, 8 races at Leopardstown, 7 races at Windsor, 7 races at Tramore, 6 races at Ayr, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
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 (1) (2.75/1 -22%) Let Her Loose |
2.75/1(-22%) | (1) Let Her Loose 2.75/1, 6-y-o mare who comes here in good form, benefiting from the step back up in trip when making it 2 wins from last 3 starts at Musselburgh (13f) 2 weeks ago. Up 3 lb ahead of this but possibilities once more. Has won two of her last three runs and she seems as good as ever; big player. |
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2nd (6) (8/1 +20%) Toutatis |
8/1(+20%) | (6) Toutatis 8/1, Long-standing maiden who went agonisingly close to bucking that trend at Wetherby (2m) in June. Similar form both starts since, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f, 25/1) 19 days ago. Needs everything to fall right. 0-22 and his tactical speed will be tested back at this trip; others preferred. |
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3rd (3) (3.33/1 +33%) Sameem |
3.33/1(+33%) | (3) Sameem 3.33/1, Latest win at Ripon in June. 6/1, bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Beverley (9.9f, soft) 16 days ago. Step back up in trip rates a likely plus here and one to consider. Went close off 1lb lower at Hamilton (1m5f) in June and he's in the mix back up in trip. |
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4th (2) (4.5/1 -29%) Graces Quest |
4.5/1(-29%) | (2) Graces Quest 4.5/1, 4/1, respectable 6½ lengths sixth of 10 to Let Her Loose in handicap at Musselburgh (13f, good to soft) 13 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Now just 1 lb above last winning mark and she's worth a look with hood fitted for 1st time. On dangerous mark but she needs to rediscover her spark; hood added. |
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5th (4) (18/1 -13%) Crystal Guard |
18/1(-13%) | (4) Crystal Guard 18/1, Won twice on AW in the winter but been below best in couple of starts on turf in recent weeks since returning from a 5-month break. Blinkers replace cheekpieces now. Has struggled back on turf this summer and he's now 0-14 in this sphere; new headgear. |
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6th (5) (3/1 -9%) Smart Lass |
3/1(-9%) | (5) Smart Lass 3/1, Musselburgh specialist (all 6 career victories gained there) and she again ran well when close-up fourth in 8-runner handicap at that venue (12.5f) 6 days ago. Ease in class rates a plus here and operating from lowest mark for some time. Respected. Didn't get much luck when a close fourth at Musselburgh last week and is 1lb lower here. |
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7th (7) (18/1 +45%) Tarnhelm |
18/1(+45%) | (7) Tarnhelm 18/1, Three wins from 77 Flat runs. Forty three runs since last win in 2020. Seventh of 11 in handicap (50/1) at Thirsk (12f, good to firm) 6 days ago, missing break. Likely to find a few too good again. Last win was in June 2020 and has been well held in her three runs this season; opposable. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
A comfortable winner over this distance at Musselburgh earlier this month, LET HER LOOSE rates the one to beat despite a 3lb rise for that success. Archie Watson's mare has been fairly consistent this season and can get the better of Smart Lass, who was beaten just a head into fourth over an extended 1m 4f, also at Musselburgh, last Friday. Sameem is another to consider going back up in distance.
GRACES QUEST wasn't seen to best effect for the third start in a row when finishing sixth behind re-opposing Let Her Loose at Musselburgh 2 weeks ago and she could just be worth chancing to come out on top operating just 1 lb above her last winning mark. Smart Lass and the aforementioned Let Her Loose should also be in the thick of things.
Preference is for LET HER LOOSE (nap), who has won under Brodie Hampson in two of her last three starts.
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) (3.33/1 +5%) Love Lies |
3.33/1(+5%) | (7) Love Lies 3.33/1, Promising individual. 11/1, fourth of 11 in minor event at Salisbury (6f, good) on debut 19 days ago. Likely to improve. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (10) (20/1 +9%) Sacred Falls |
20/1(+9%) | (10) Sacred Falls 20/1, Twice-raced filly. 28/1, fourth of 6 in maiden at Haydock (7f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Needs to up her game. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (5) (0.44/1 +23%) Alexandretta |
0.44/1(+23%) | (5) Alexandretta 0.44/1, Lightly-raced filly. 7/4, respectable second of 13 in maiden at Chelmsford City (8f) 23 days ago. Down in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Looks to have found an ideal opening. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (2) (14/1 +22%) Greenwich |
14/1(+22%) | (2) Greenwich 14/1, Once-raced gelding. 14/1, ninth of 13 in minor event at Doncaster (7f, heavy) on debut. Off 137 days. One to monitor in the betting back from a break. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (8) (6.5/1 -8%) Minka |
6.5/1(-8%) | (8) Minka 6.5/1, 140,000 gns yearling, Kodiac filly. Sister to smart winner up to 6f Umm Kulthum. Dam lightly raced. Makes plenty of appeal on paper. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (9) (80/1 -60%) Rebelle Lady |
80/1(-60%) | (9) Rebelle Lady 80/1, Once-raced filly. Seventh of 9 in maiden at Pontefract (8f, good to soft, 22/1) on debut 18 days ago. Down in trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (3) (250/1 -67%) Holdemfoldem |
250/1(-67%) | (3) Holdemfoldem 250/1, Once-raced gelding. 250/1, tenth of 11 in minor event at Hamilton (8.3f, good) on debut 28 days ago. Down in trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (6) (100/1 -150%) Bonny Scot |
100/1(-150%) | (6) Bonny Scot 100/1, Once-raced filly. Sixth of 8 in minor event at Ripon (5f, good to soft, 40/1) on debut 10 days ago. Unlikely to feature. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (4) (66/1 +34%) Time To Spark |
66/1(+34%) | (4) Time To Spark 66/1, Twice-raced gelding. 125/1, sixth of 11 in minor event at Hamilton (8.3f, good) 28 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Back down in trip. Hooded for 1st time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (1) (150/1 +0%) Big Hamish |
150/1(+0%) | (1) Big Hamish 150/1, Once-raced gelding. 150/1, last of 11 in minor event at Hamilton (8.3f, good) on debut 28 days ago. Down in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
ALEXANDRETTA hung right in the closing stages when denied a first career success at Chelmsford and the drop in trip, along with the addition of first-time cheekpieces, should really help Sir Mark Prescott's filly. Minka is a newcomer who warrants plenty of respect being a full-sister to a Group 3 winner, while Love Lies, who was fourth on her racecourse debut at Salisbury last month, also comes into calculations.
ALEXANDRETTA is the clear form pick and she should be able to open her account unless Minka proves to be above average on debut. Love Lies can improve and can't be completely ruled out.
This lacks strength and a chance is taken with newcomer MINKA, who is bred to be sharp and is taken to beat Alexandretta.
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 (3) (6.5/1 -63%) Wreck It Ryley |
6.5/1(-63%) | (3) Wreck It Ryley 6.5/1, 5/1, made the frame without being at his best when third of 7 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to soft) 26 days ago, helping force pace until over 1f out. Back up in trip. Has to be taken seriously. Has a patchy record but he looks worth another try at this trip and is not ruled out. |
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2nd (2) (0.91/1 +55%) American Affair |
0.91/1(+55%) | (2) American Affair 0.91/1, Winner at Wetherby in May. 7/2, returned to form when second of 8 in handicap at this C&D (heavy) 17 days ago, running on. The third that day has won since, and he could be ready to strike again. Chased home an improver who made all over C&D last time; dangerous if he can build on that. |
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3rd (4) (5/1 -11%) Vortigan |
5/1(-11%) | (4) Vortigan 5/1, Maiden who has got back on track equipped with blinkers, again hitting the frame when third at this C&D (good) 10 days ago, no extra only late on. Visor the headgear of choice now. Third over C&D last week and has claims if he can find something extra in new headgear. |
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4th (6) (10/1 -43%) Labiqa |
10/1(-43%) | (6) Labiqa 10/1, Made no impression when eighth of 10 in minor event (28/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 4 months ago. Makes handicap debut and couldn't be discounted given her pedigree. Unexposed handicap newcomer and needs checking in market with Hollie Doyle booked. |
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5th (5) (4.5/1 +10%) Rwenearlytheredad |
4.5/1(+10%) | (5) Rwenearlytheredad 4.5/1, Latest win at Doncaster in June. 14/1, ran respectably but not for the first time looked a bit of a tricky ride when fourth of 13 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, good) 27 days ago, hanging left final 1f. Up in trip. His progress has stalled in last two starts and he needs to find more at this new trip. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Not beaten far over C&D last time out, VORTIGAN has shown enough in recent starts to suggest that he can finally break the maiden at the 10th time of asking. Michael Dods' charge is narrowly preferred to the capable Rwenearlytheredad and American Affair, who bounced back to form with a strong runner-up effort over C&D last month. The unexposed Labiqa is another to note for market support on her handicap bow.
A tricky contest to unravel despite the small field but preference is for WRECK IT RYLEY, who made the frame without being at his best at Ripon last month and having dropped to a handy mark, Grant Tuer's charge is worth chancing trying 7f on turf for the first time. American Affair bounced back to form over C&D recently, so he heads up the dangers, ahead of sole filly Labiqa, who is an interesting runner sent handicapping given her pedigree.
This looks tricky but the vote goes to AMERICAN AFFAIR, who chased home an improver over C&D last time.
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 (1) (8/1 +11%) Abduction |
8/1(+11%) | (1) Abduction 8/1, C&D winner. 25/1, placed 3 times without winning this year but had no excuses when only twelfth of 15 in handicap at York (6f, good) 19 days ago. Back up in trip. Others more persuasive. Dual C&D winner; hasn't been at best of late; looks yard second string on jockey bookings. |
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2nd (3) (2.25/1 +10%) Judgment Call |
2.25/1(+10%) | (3) Judgment Call 2.25/1, C&D winner. 7/2, seen to maximum effect from the front when winning 10-runner handicap at Musselburgh (7.2f, good) 6 days ago, readily. Carries penalty. Shortlist material, though likely to face more competition for the lead this time. Career-best effort when bolting up at Musselburgh last week; 3lb well in under penalty. |
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3rd (2) (4.5/1 -29%) Ascot Adventure |
4.5/1(-29%) | (2) Ascot Adventure 4.5/1, Has worked his way back to form since joining this yard, again running well when third of 17 in handicap (9/2) at York (7f, good) 20 days ago. Respected with cheekpieces back on. On a losing run but running well of late and should go well in refitted cheekpieces. |
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4th (5) (9/1 -170%) Novak |
9/1(-170%) | (5) Novak 9/1, 3 wins from 9 runs this year. 7/2, improved again when completing hat-trick 9-runner handicap at this course (6f, firm) 54 days ago. Back up in trip. Progressing well recently and should give bold show in bid for 4-timer. Back after a short break but has been in fine form and bids for the four-timer. |
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5th (7) (5/1 +58%) Alpine Sierra |
5/1(+58%) | (7) Alpine Sierra 5/1, Course winner. Latest win here in June. Below form 8½ lengths sixth of 10 to Judgment Call in handicap (7/1) at Musselburgh (7.2f, good) 6 days ago. Not operating at his best at present and needs to bounce back. Best efforts for this trainer this season have been at this venue; may do better back here. |
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6th (4) (18/1 -50%) Barging Thru |
18/1(-50%) | (4) Barging Thru 18/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in March. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Epsom (7f, good to firm, 11/1) 28 days ago. Seems a more reliable proposition on AW and others are preferred. Yet to win on turf but Ayr should suit better than Brighton/Epsom on last two turf runs. |
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7th (6) (3.5/1 +30%) Outrun The Storm |
3.5/1(+30%) | (6) Outrun The Storm 3.5/1, Course winner. Notched first win of the year at Newmarket last month before running a respectable second of 9 in handicap there (7f, good to firm, 4/1) 13 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Back to winning ways at Newmarket penultimate start and good run there last time; claims. |
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8th (8) (150/1 -50%) Maraakiz |
150/1(-50%) | (8) Maraakiz 150/1, Fair 7f winner for William Haggas but showed nothing after 2 years off when seventh of 8 in handicap (100/1) at this C&D (heavy) 17 days ago. Can't be fancied. Useful at best for William Haggas but well beaten so far for current trainer; no appeal. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
NOVAK secured a staying-on victory over 6f at this track in June and the nature of that win left a strong impression that he can land a four-timer now returned to 7f. Although he is now rated 3lb higher for that latest success, he remains on an upward curve and there could be more to come. Judgment Call has to shoulder a 5lb penalty following a facile win at Musselburgh earlier this month but is still feared most, ahead of Ascot Adventure.
NOVAK is in the form of his life and Iain Jardine's gelding is fancied to gain his fourth consecutive success after a 3 lb rise. Judgment Call had plenty go his way when winning at Musselburgh on Friday but can't be discounted under a penalty, whilst Ascot Adventure again ran well in a big-field York handicap last time and holds sound place claims.
An open handicap in which ASCOT ADVENTURE should give a good account. He's slipped to a handy mark and should get a good tow.
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 (4) (22/1 +21%) Shifter |
22/1(+21%) | (4) Shifter 22/1, First run since leaving Stuart Williams when below form sixth of 10 in handicap (28/1) at Newcastle (8f) 19 days ago. Others make more appeal. Inconsistent type with a record of 1-10 and was beaten 10l on her stable debut last month. |
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2nd (3) (2.5/1 +38%) Hostelry |
2.5/1(+38%) | (3) Hostelry 2.5/1, C&D winner. 7/2, good second of 6 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Merits plenty of respect. Won here in May and has form figures of 323342 since; should make another bold bid. |
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3rd (7) (4/1 +64%) Turbo Command |
4/1(+64%) | (7) Turbo Command 4/1, Latest win at Southwell in April. 10/3, creditable neck second of 8 to Retirement Beckons in minor event at this C&D (good) 10 days ago, sticking to task. Not discounted. Engaged 3.45 Beverley Wednesday. Went close behind Retirement Beckons over C&D last week; non-runner at Beverley Wednesday. |
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4th (5) (6/1 +25%) Chinese Spirit |
6/1(+25%) | (5) Chinese Spirit 6/1, C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Musselburgh (9f, good, 7/1) 6 days ago. Plenty of good efforts this season but his form has cooled in last two runs. |
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5th (6) (6.5/1 +35%) Retirement Beckons |
6.5/1(+35%) | (6) Retirement Beckons 6.5/1, 4-time C&D winner. 10/3, won 8-runner minor event at this C&D (good) 10 days ago by neck from Turbo Command. Carries penalty. Looks vulnerable in this more competitive affair. Two C&D wins this season and latest was last week; respected under a penalty. |
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|U| (1) (2.25/1 +55%) Fifty Sent |
2.25/1(+55%) | (1) Fifty Sent 2.25/1, Winner at Newcastle in May. Eighth of 12 in handicap at Musselburgh (9f, good, 9/2) 6 days ago, slowly away. Others more persuasive. Had a good spell in April-July but his form slumped at Musselburgh last week. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
JKR COBBLER is in the form of his life at present and the step up in trip should not inconvenience as he looks to be bring up a four-timer at this track. A 5lb penalty for his most recent win looks manageable, and the son of Awtaad could have too much for another course specialist Retirement Beckons and Hostelry, who has been in consistent form since scoring over C&D off 3lb lower in May.
JKR COBBLER is really thriving and, having done well to complete a hat-trick last time, he's fancied to complete a course four-timer at the likely expense of Hostelry, who has been in good order for some time.
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 (4) (12/1 +14%) Bohemian Breeze |
12/1(+14%) | (4) Bohemian Breeze 12/1, Run best excused when last of 10 in handicap at Newmarket (10f, good to soft, 14/1) 26 days ago, ridden too aggressively. However, others still more persuasive with visor left off. Shaped well on first three starts but disappointing in handicaps; plenty to prove. |
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2nd (1) (7.5/1 -36%) Run Simba |
7.5/1(-36%) | (1) Run Simba 7.5/1, Not seen to best effect when ninth of 12 in handicap (14/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 9 days ago, racing wide. Needs to find more, though, with visor on 1st time. Didn't show enough on handicap debut to suggest she's the one to be on; now visored. |
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3rd (7) (2/1 +20%) My Harrison George |
2/1(+20%) | (7) My Harrison George 2/1, Matched previous form sent handicapping when fifth of 12 at York (7.9f, good, 66/1) 34 days ago. Shortlisted returned to this longer distance as he drops in grade. Didn't improve for the return to 1m on handicap debut; may do better back up in trip. |
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4th (5) (8/1 +33%) Timely Escape |
8/1(+33%) | (5) Timely Escape 8/1, Making his handicap debut, seemed unsuited by conditions when fourth of 5 at Haydock (1m, soft, 7/1) 26 days ago. Could fare better as he goes back up in trip. Valid excuses for latest defeat; should go well back up in trip on better ground. |
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5th (6) (11/1 -69%) Sea In The Dark |
11/1(-69%) | (6) Sea In The Dark 11/1, After 8 months off, made more impact than previously when second of 6 in handicap at Thirsk (1m, heavy, 14/1) in May. Bred to be suited by this longer trip so she merits consideration. Shaped encouragingly on reappearance and may do better over this new trip. |
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6th (8) (6/1 +57%) Two Rivers |
6/1(+57%) | (8) Two Rivers 6/1, Ran up to best when third of 7 in handicap (9/1) at this C&D (good) 10 days ago. Task is now to build on his latest effort with cheekpieces on 1st time. Ran respectably in Class 6 over C&D last time; now goes in cheekpieces but this is harder. |
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7th (3) (2.75/1 -22%) Tremendous Times |
2.75/1(-22%) | (3) Tremendous Times 2.75/1, Soon back to form when second of 7 in handicap at Carlisle (9f, good to soft, 13/2) 35 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Leading contender. Has run well on two of three starts this season and should give a good account. |
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8th (2) (40/1 -150%) Devil's Kingdom |
40/1(-150%) | (2) Devil's Kingdom 40/1, Fair form on Flat, possibly needed the run when last seen on the level in May. Found to have suffered leg wound when pulled up in juvenile hurdle at Stratford (16.3f, good, 12/1) 32 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Fair form at best but well beaten this year and enough to prove back on the Flat. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
TREMENDOUS TIMES was able to race more amenably than he did at Haydock in June when narrowly denied at Carlisle last time out. This represents a good opportunity for the son of Time Test to open his account, though Sea In The Dark, who bumped into a major improver at Thirsk in May, ought to throw down a stern challenge. My Harrison George wasn't disgraced over 1m at York last month and he merits consideration now returned to further.
TREMENDOUS TIMES has shown improved form upped in trip sent handicapping this year, quickly getting back on track when runner-up at Carlisle last month, and he can open his account this time around. Sea In The Dark helps to give Michael Dods a strong hand in the race, while My Harrison George also enters calculations.
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