There were 57 Races on Saturday 2nd July 2022 across 8 meetings. There was 8 races at Naas, 7 races at Haydock, 7 races at Beverley, 7 races at Sandown, 7 races at Leicester, 6 races at Nottingham, 8 races at Bellewstown, 7 races at Carlisle, 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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Spioradalta |
(5) (18/1 +45%)18/1(+45%) | (5) Spioradalta 18/1, Twice-raced maiden. Third of 8 in novice event at Haydock (7f, good to firm, 66/1) 14 days ago. Should have more to offer. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1st (1) (0.73/1 +42%) Coco Jack |
0.73/1(+42%) | (1) Coco Jack 0.73/1, Thrice-raced winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Second of 8 in novice event (4/1) at Haydock (7f, good to firm) 14 days ago, clear of rest. Getting better with each recent run. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (7) (2.25/1 -50%) Exposed |
2.25/1(-50%) | (7) Exposed 2.25/1, Promising type. 2/1, second of 6 in maiden at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 7 days ago, no match for winner. May well do better. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (6) (20/1 +0%) The Muffin Man |
20/1(+0%) | (6) The Muffin Man 20/1, Foaled February 14. £8,000 yearling, 10,000 gns 2-y-o, Make Believe gelding. Dam winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f winner). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (3) (8.5/1 +23%) Rory The Cat |
8.5/1(+23%) | (3) Rory The Cat 8.5/1, Foaled March 19. £30,000 yearling, Starspangledbanner colt. Brother to 7f winner Anglo Saxson and half-brother to winner up to 1¼m Poetic Force and 7f winner Via Del Canto. Dam winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (8) (80/1 -60%) Aurora Glory |
80/1(-60%) | (8) Aurora Glory 80/1, Once-raced maiden. Ninth of 10 in maiden at Redcar (6f, good to soft, 16/1) on debut 33 days ago, missing break. Up in trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (9) (50/1 -257%) Ribkana |
50/1(-257%) | (9) Ribkana 50/1, Once-raced maiden. 28/1, eighth of 10 in novice event at this C&D (good to firm) on debut 18 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (2) (50/1 -100%) Noble Majesty |
50/1(-100%) | (2) Noble Majesty 50/1, Once-raced maiden. Last of 8 in novice event (18/1) at Haydock (7f, good to firm) on debut 14 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (4) (18/1 +0%) Happy Dancer |
18/1(+0%) | (4) Happy Dancer 18/1, Foaled April 11. £10,000 yearling, Highland Reel colt. Closely related to 1¼m winner Cham's Dream and half-brother to useful 1m winner Sir Hamilton. |
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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) (0.83/1 +53%) Secret Guest |
0.83/1(+53%) | (5) Secret Guest 0.83/1, Promising third of 13 in maiden at Carlisle (5f, good to firm, 12/1) on debut 10 days ago, finishing best. Likely to progress and holds leading claims. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (7) (4/1 +0%) Tatterstall |
4/1(+0%) | (7) Tatterstall 4/1, Fair third of 8 in minor event at Ripon (5f, good to firm) on debut 31 days ago. Should have more to offer. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (14) (6.5/1 -18%) River Of Riches |
6.5/1(-18%) | (14) River Of Riches 6.5/1, 130,000 gns yearling, No Nay Never filly. Closely related to 7f winner City Runner and half-sister to 2-y-o 7f winner Flying Rock. Dam, maiden (stayed 7f), half-sister to winner Skiddaw Peak. Interesting newcomer. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (9) (7.5/1 +17%) War Treaty |
7.5/1(+17%) | (9) War Treaty 7.5/1, Promising type. Fifth of 6 in minor event at Chester (6.1f, good to firm, 6/1) on debut 21 days ago, not knocked about. Should have learnt plenty from that experience. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (6) (28/1 -12%) Slippin Jimmy |
28/1(-12%) | (6) Slippin Jimmy 28/1, Twice-raced colt. 14/1, fifth of 9 in minor event at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 14 days ago, never nearer. Others more appealing. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (12) (40/1 +20%) Wilde And Dandy |
40/1(+20%) | (12) Wilde And Dandy 40/1, Once-raced colt. Eighth of 10 in maiden (12/1) at Nottingham (6.1f, good) on debut 9 days ago. Improvement required. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (13) (100/1 -257%) Kodi Dancer |
100/1(-257%) | (13) Kodi Dancer 100/1, Twice-raced filly. Third of 4 in minor event (33/1) at Carlisle (5f, good to firm) 36 days ago. Hard to fancy. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (11) (25/1 -25%) Whatacracker |
25/1(-25%) | (11) Whatacracker 25/1, Foaled March 14. Cracksman gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 1½m (stayed 2m) Haafaguinea. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (2) (18/1 -125%) Goose Rock |
18/1(-125%) | (2) Goose Rock 18/1, Twice-raced colt. Third of 8 in minor event (25/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 12 days ago. Work to do. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (8) (80/1 -21%) Urban Dandy |
80/1(-21%) | (8) Urban Dandy 80/1, Twice-raced colt. 40/1, eighth of 10 in maiden at York (6f, good) 51 days ago. Up against it. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11th (3) (20/1 -25%) He's An Angel |
20/1(-25%) | (3) He's An Angel 20/1, Once-raced colt. Fourth of 13 in maiden (28/1) at Carlisle (5f, good to firm) on debut 10 days ago. Should progress. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12th (4) (50/1 -150%) Katar |
50/1(-150%) | (4) Katar 50/1, Foaled April 26. £55,000 yearling, Kessaar colt. Half-brother to several winners, including useful winner up to 6f Ginger Nut and winner up to 7f Form of Praise. Dam unraced. |
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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) (3.5/1 +36%) Ventura Express |
3.5/1(+36%) | (3) Ventura Express 3.5/1, Stepped up on reappearance effort when finding only a well-handicapped rival too strong at Pontefract (5f) in May. Not seen to best effect at York since and must enter calculations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (5) (18/1 -29%) Ventura Flame |
18/1(-29%) | (5) Ventura Flame 18/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Carlisle in May. Below form sixth of 10 in handicap (16/1) at Ayr (5f, good to soft) 14 days ago, slowly away. Not out of things. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (7) (8.5/1 +39%) Ginger Jam |
8.5/1(+39%) | (7) Ginger Jam 8.5/1, 5-time C&D winner. Below form ninth of 21 in handicap (14/1) at York (6f, good to firm) 21 days ago, slowly away. Back to a potentially lenient mark. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (8) (3.2/1 -28%) Rambuso Creek |
3.2/1(-28%) | (8) Rambuso Creek 3.2/1, Posted career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) 18 days ago by 1¾ lengths from Lost My Sock. 7 lb higher now but further improvement a distinct possibility. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (10) (40/1 -122%) Nibras Again |
40/1(-122%) | (10) Nibras Again 40/1, C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2020. Below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, good, 8/1) 19 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (1) (5.5/1 +8%) Indian Sounds |
5.5/1(+8%) | (1) Indian Sounds 5.5/1, C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2020. 18/1, below form seventh of 13 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (6) (22/1 +45%) Soul Seeker |
22/1(+45%) | (6) Soul Seeker 22/1, Last of 7 in handicap at Catterick (5f, good to firm, 12/1) 35 days ago, slowly away. Claims on best form. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (9) (6/1 +25%) Lost My Sock |
6/1(+25%) | (9) Lost My Sock 6/1, Posted best effort for some time when 1¾ lengths second of 10 to Rambuso Creek in handicap (5/1) at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) 18 days ago, well positioned. Can race off same mark here and must enter calculations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (4) (8.5/1 -6%) Showalong |
8.5/1(-6%) | (4) Showalong 8.5/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, tenth of 13 in handicap (10/1) at Musselburgh (5f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Chance if rediscovering old form. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (2) (16/1 -88%) Show Yourself |
16/1(-88%) | (2) Show Yourself 16/1, 4-time C&D winner. Eleventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 5/1) 80 days ago. Needs to bounce back. |
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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) (9/1 -29%) Casilli |
9/1(-29%) | (1) Casilli 9/1, 4-time course winner. Five wins from 17 Flat runs. 9/2, below form seventh of 12 in handicap at York (11.8f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Back down in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (5) (22/1 -57%) Karatayka |
22/1(-57%) | (5) Karatayka 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving M. Halford when third of 5 in handicap (13/2) at Musselburgh (9f, good) 54 days ago. Others have achieved more. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (4) (5.5/1 -22%) My Silent Song |
5.5/1(-22%) | (4) My Silent Song 5.5/1, Both wins over 1m at Pontefract, getting up in the dying strides for latter success last month. Found life tougher at Royal Ascot since and better expected here. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (3) (6.5/1 +46%) Golden Melody |
6.5/1(+46%) | (3) Golden Melody 6.5/1, C&D winner. 9/1, fourth of 5 in handicap at Chester (10.3f, good to firm) 8 days ago, left poorly placed. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (7) (18/1 -140%) Exciting News |
18/1(-140%) | (7) Exciting News 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 10 in maiden at Nottingham (8.3f, good, 3/1) 17 days ago, well positioned. May do better now sent handicapping. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (2) (3.5/1 +42%) Crown Princess |
3.5/1(+42%) | (2) Crown Princess 3.5/1, C&D winner who has been in good form this term, latest when second of 4 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, good to firm, 4/1) 9 days ago. Can make presence felt. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (8) (10/1 +17%) Nordhalla |
10/1(+17%) | (8) Nordhalla 10/1, 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Latest win at Chepstow in April. Last of 6 in handicap at Leicester (10f, soft, 15/2) 32 days ago. Others more persuasive. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (6) (2/1 +11%) Serenity |
2/1(+11%) | (6) Serenity 2/1, Off the mark in Wolverhampton maiden (7.2f) in September and may have been unsuited by slow ground when disappointing at Goodwood subsequently. Looks fairly treated on return to action. |
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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) (4/1 +0%) Molinari |
4/1(+0%) | (4) Molinari 4/1, 11/4, ran up to best when second of 7 in handicap at Ayr (10f, good to soft) 15 days ago, rallying after headed final 100 yds. A reliable performer and he should give another good account. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (9) (2.75/1 +69%) Where's Jeff |
2.75/1(+69%) | (9) Where's Jeff 2.75/1, C&D winner. Failed to meet expectations when fifth of 8 in handicap at Ripon (12f, good to firm, 11/4) 17 days ago. This easier and no surprise to see him bounce back. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (5) (4.5/1 -13%) Spiritofthenorth |
4.5/1(-13%) | (5) Spiritofthenorth 4.5/1, Made a winning return to action at Wolverhampton in March and followed up over hurdles later that month at Wetherby. Runner-up at Sedgefield (16.8f, good) just over 10 weeks ago and this mark shouldn't be beyond him back on the level. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (6) (5.5/1 -22%) Under Fox |
5.5/1(-22%) | (6) Under Fox 5.5/1, Successful twice (equipped with blinkers) in handicaps at 1m on AW/turf last season and finished to good effect having missed break when second of 12 in handicap at Thirsk on reappearance. Unable to build on that at Leicester last time but fancied to make his mark back in Class 5 company. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (11) (25/1 -14%) Bit Of A Quirke |
25/1(-14%) | (11) Bit Of A Quirke 25/1, 6-time C&D winner. Seventh of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (10f, good, 6/1) 26 days ago. Increasingly inconsistent these days so he's tough to put maximum faith in. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (1) (5/1 -25%) Rich Dream |
5/1(-25%) | (1) Rich Dream 5/1, Visored for 1st time, good second of 7 in handicap at Haydock (11.6f, good to soft, well-backed 6/4) 24 days ago. Proving a shade expensive to follow but a second success could be just around the corner. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (7) (50/1 -79%) Battle Angel |
50/1(-79%) | (7) Battle Angel 50/1, Ex-Irish filly who gained her breakthrough win at Hamilton last July but well below form last 2 starts that season. Showed fair form in juvenile hurdles in the autumn, winning on debut at Wetherby before a stiff task in valuable event last time. Off 8 months and hood back on for her Flat return. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (2) (40/1 -21%) Regular Income |
40/1(-21%) | (2) Regular Income 40/1, Shaped better than the distance beaten suggests on hurdling debut when sixth of 11 in maiden at Newcastle (16.2f, good, 9/1) 6 months ago. Likely to need this outing on his return to action so others make more appeal. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (10) (16/1 +0%) Zihaam |
16/1(+0%) | (10) Zihaam 16/1, Temperamental sort. 4-time C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Last of 7 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 28/1) 11 days ago. Becoming well treated if he can bounce back. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (3) (20/1 +0%) Regal Mirage |
20/1(+0%) | (3) Regal Mirage 20/1, 4-time course winner. Fourth of 6 in handicap at Pontefract (10f, good, 4/1), missing the break. Off 9 months and down to his last winning mark, a market check is advised. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11th (8) (28/1 -40%) Busby |
28/1(-40%) | (8) Busby 28/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. 11/1, last of 7 in handicap at Ayr (10f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Tough to support with much confidence after a couple of below-par efforts. |
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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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Sea Time |
(5) (25/1 +50%)25/1(+50%) | (5) Sea Time 25/1, Modest form. 33/1 and hooded for 1st time, eighth of 10 in handicap at Carlisle (7f, good) on reappearance 19 days ago. Significantly up in trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1st (2) (3.33/1 +17%) Elena's Gift |
3.33/1(+17%) | (2) Elena's Gift 3.33/1, Fair form. Sixth of 7 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, good to soft, 15/2) 23 days ago but it's still early in her career. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (3) (2.5/1 +25%) Irresistable |
2.5/1(+25%) | (3) Irresistable 2.5/1, Fair maiden. Cheekpieces on first time, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 11/4) 28 days ago. First-time tongue strap on now. Should be thereabouts. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (1) (7.5/1 -25%) Bellstreet Bridie |
7.5/1(-25%) | (1) Bellstreet Bridie 7.5/1, Unseated rider in novice at Chepstow (10f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Makes handicap debut. More needed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (6) (1.88/1 -25%) Miss Clementine |
1.88/1(-25%) | (6) Miss Clementine 1.88/1, 15/8, career best when winning 6-runner C&D handicap (good to firm) 11 days ago, responding well. 3 lb rise doesn't look enough to stop her. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (4) (125/1 -89%) Von Der Leyen |
125/1(-89%) | (4) Von Der Leyen 125/1, 50/1, first run since leaving E. J. O'Neill when last of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, good) on UK debut 17 days ago. Plenty to find on form. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|PU| (7) (9/1 -6%) Waba Daba Do |
9/1(-6%) | (7) Waba Daba Do 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/2, fourth of 7 in handicap at Pontefract (10f, good) 36 days ago. |
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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) (3/1 -117%) Panama City |
3/1(-117%) | (5) Panama City 3/1, Fair gelding. Raced wide when only fourth of 9 in maiden (3/1) at Catterick (6f, good to firm) 43 days ago. Can do better up in trip and highly respected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (7) (1.5/1 +33%) Profound Alexander |
1.5/1(+33%) | (7) Profound Alexander 1.5/1, Fair filly. Remains a maiden after 7 Flat runs. 25/1, below form fifth of 9 in nursery at Newmarket (7f, good to firm). Off 10 months. Needs to find more. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (3) (18/1 -29%) Fifty Sent |
18/1(-29%) | (3) Fifty Sent 18/1, Twice-raced gelding. 50/1, still green when seventh of 12 in minor event at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm) 6 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (8) (8/1 +60%) Ruby Port |
8/1(+60%) | (8) Ruby Port 8/1, Twice-raced filly. 40/1, never landed a blow when seventh of 10 in minor event at Thirsk (8f, good to firm) 3 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (6) (3.33/1 -21%) Roamin In Gloamin |
3.33/1(-21%) | (6) Roamin In Gloamin 3.33/1, Fair gelding. Remains a maiden after 10 Flat runs. 20/1, rare poor effort when seventh of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, soft) 82 days ago. Can leave last effort behind him. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (1) (28/1 +72%) Big Muddy |
28/1(+72%) | (1) Big Muddy 28/1, Remains a maiden after 9 Flat runs. Blinkered for 1st time, refused to race in handicap (33/1) at Newcastle (8f) 39 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Best treated with caution. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (4) (16/1 +52%) Ice Shadow |
16/1(+52%) | (4) Ice Shadow 16/1, 17,000 gns yearling, Buratino gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including winner up to 9.2f Doubly Motivated and 1m-1¼m winner Vinaccia. Looks to be up against it on debut. |
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This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.
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