There were 41 Races on Tuesday 20th June 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Wexford, 7 races at Thirsk, 6 races at Stratford, 7 races at Beverley, 7 races at Brighton, 7 races at Ascot, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
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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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Batchelor Boy |
(1) (2.5/1 +69%)2.5/1(+69%) | (1) Batchelor Boy 2.5/1, C&D winner. Visored for 1st time, sixth of 7 in handicap (20/1) at Haydock (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Blinkers back on. Triple course winner off higher marks; drops in class; big player if anywhere near best. |
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Beauld As Brass |
(5) (2.75/1 +31%)2.75/1(+31%) | (5) Beauld As Brass 2.75/1, C&D winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win here in May. Eighth of 11 in handicap at Salisbury (6f, good to firm, 5/1) 33 days ago. Comfortably beat Imperiousity over C&D two starts ago; possibilities back here. |
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Jungle Fever |
(4) (3.5/1 -86%)3.5/1(-86%) | (4) Jungle Fever 3.5/1, C&D winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Career best when winning 5-runner handicap (13/2) at Catterick (5f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Needs considering. Game winner at Catterick ten days ago; player if in the same form (inconsistent thus far). |
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I'm Mable |
(6) (3.5/1 +61%)3.5/1(+61%) | (6) I'm Mable 3.5/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Fourth of 6 in handicap at this course (6f, good to firm, 13/2) 7 days ago. Performed well twice over C&D last month; lesser effort over 6f here last week. |
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Lethal Angel |
(2) (10/1 +29%)10/1(+29%) | (2) Lethal Angel 10/1, 3-time C&D winner. Fifth of 6 in handicap (14/1) at this course (6f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Has form figures of 11212 over C&D; interesting with 6f reappearance under her belt. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Michael Attwater has won the last two runnings of this race and he doubles up this season with C&D winner Street Parade and the younger I'm Mable, who may come out best of his pair. Jungle Fever was a game winner at Catterick last time and could be a player dropped in class, but preference is for IMPERIOUSITY. He wasn't beaten far at Lingfield in a similar race earlier in the month and, as the three-year-olds get a 6lb allowance here, he appears to have every chance.
IMPERIOUSITY confirmed himself an improved performer with front-running tactics back in use when second at Lingfield 2 weeks ago and he could prove hard to peg back around here. Jungle Fever arrives on the back of a career-best win at Catterick so is feared most.
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Soveraine |
(5) (0.53/1 -61%)0.53/1(-61%) | (5) Soveraine 0.53/1, Foaled May 13. €42,000 yearling, Ten Sovereigns filly. Half-sister to several winners, including winner up to 6f K Club and winner up to 6f Back To Brussels, both useful. Promising second of 8 in maiden (9/2) at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) on debut 8 days ago, running on. Hard to oppose. Showed clear promise and a game attitude at Pontefract last week on debut; leading player. |
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Big Brown Bear |
(1) (4.5/1 +55%)4.5/1(+55%) | (1) Big Brown Bear 4.5/1, Foaled March 18. €30,000 yearling, Kodiac colt. Brother to 7.4f winner Profound Alexander. Dam lightly-raced half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Making Light. 15/2, sixth of 11 in maiden at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) on debut 34 days ago, never nearer. Likely to improve. Green throughout at Bath but made some late progress; gelded since; should improve. |
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George's Rascal |
(2) (8/1 +6%)8/1(+6%) | (2) George's Rascal 8/1, Foaled February 21. €24,000 foal, 35,000 gns yearling, Bungle Inthejungle colt. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 1¼m (Prix Jean Romanet) winner Aristia. 35,000gns yearling; by Bungle Inthejungle; perhaps the pick of the newcomers. |
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Search |
(3) (10/1 +70%)10/1(+70%) | (3) Search 10/1, Twice-raced colt. 40/1, ninth of 14 in minor event at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) 31 days ago. Hard to make a case for. Down the field in a couple of 5f races; holds weak claims. |
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Bu Sidra |
(4) (14/1 +13%)14/1(+13%) | (4) Bu Sidra 14/1, Foaled April 16. 9,000 gns yearling, £15,000 2-y-o, Le Brivido colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 1¾m Elegiac and useful 1¼m winner Lawless Secret. Dam 1m-1½m winner. £15,000 (breeze-up) 2yo; Le Brivido half-brother to five winners; check the betting. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
SOVERAINE is the obvious call here after the daughter of Ten Sovereigns was only beaten a neck at Pontefract on her debut, keeping on well once headed to be beaten a neck by the more experienced favourite. If she has learned from that then she should take all the beating, though the speedily-bred Nouveaux could have a say. A daughter of Tasleet, her stable are in good form and she could be one to watch, along with Bungle Inthejungle colt George's Rascal.
SOVERAINE showed more than enough on debut at Pontefract 8 days ago to suggest she'll be winning soon and this looks an excellent opening. Newcomers George's Rascal and Bu Sidra can fight out minor honours.
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Red Alert |
(4) (1.1/1 +51%)1.1/1(+51%) | (4) Red Alert 1.1/1, Three-time C&D winner. 15/8, improved on recent efforts to win 6-runner handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 7 days ago by ¾ length from Big Time Maybe. Clearly likes it here and, still feasibly treated under a penalty, he's a must for the shortlist. 4-8 at Brighton including when beating Big Time Maybe a week earlier; solid claims. |
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Minhaaj |
(6) (1.75/1 +61%)1.75/1(+61%) | (6) Minhaaj 1.75/1, 13/2, first run since leaving Brian Ellison when bit below form fourth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (good) 49 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and, now 2 lb lower, she's dangerous to discount. Fourth on stable debut over C&D last month; down 2lb and could make her presence felt. |
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Desert |
(2) (5.5/1 +21%)5.5/1(+21%) | (2) Desert 5.5/1, Last of 7 in handicap (5/1) at Chepstow (5.1f, good to firm) 10 days ago but each-way claims judged on effort over the same C&D earlier this month when third off a 3 lb higher mark. Looked on the way back on penultimate start, but didn't back it up last time. |
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Animist |
(1) (25/1 +0%)25/1(+0%) | (1) Animist 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 8 in handicap (40/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 28 days ago. Others make greater appeal. Not shown much in two starts on AW since returning for this yard to make him interesting. |
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My Bonnie Lassie |
(8) (25/1 +50%)25/1(+50%) | (8) My Bonnie Lassie 25/1, One win from 21 Flat runs, which was gained back in 2021. Last of 14 in minor event (125/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW), not ideally placed. Off 116 days and connections now reach for blinkers. Losing run up to 18; plenty to prove dropping in trip after four months off; blinkers on. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Big Time Maybe is an admirably consistent gelding, but he was out-battled in the finish here last week by RED ALERT and although the winner has a 4lb penalty to carry now, his resolution may see him follow up despite being worse off at the weights. Animist was absent for the whole of 2022, but he has now had two runs this year to put him straight and he could surprise off this mark on his best form.
BIG TIME MAYBE and Red Alert both have an affinity with this course and fought out the finish of a C&D handicap last week. The latter emerged on top that day but Big Time Maybe only gave way in the dying strides and, armed with a 4 lb pull at the weights, he has a good chance of turning the tables on Tony Carroll's charge. Minhaaj has slipped to an attractive mark and also enters calculations, while Desert wouldn't be without a chance if she puts her best foot forward.
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Film Star |
(4) (1.25/1 +38%)1.25/1(+38%) | (4) Film Star 1.25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good second of 8 in handicap (10/1) at this C&D (good to firm) 21 days ago. 2 lb nudge fair enough and very much of interest on just her fifth career start. Had two of these behind when just beaten on handicap debut over C&D last time; respected. |
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Topo Chico |
(6) (3.33/1 +58%)3.33/1(+58%) | (6) Topo Chico 3.33/1, 10/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 12 days ago. On a good mark judged pick of her AW form but she's 0-12 overall and hasn't troubled the judge in 2 previous runs on turf. 0-12 and by far her best form has come on the AW; not hard to oppose back on turf. |
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Mister X |
(2) (5/1 -67%)5/1(-67%) | (2) Mister X 5/1, Course winner. Latest win at Lingfield in March. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 11/2) 21 days ago. Leading contender. Course winner last year and not beaten far over C&D last time; shouldn't be far away. |
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Estehwadh |
(7) (7/1 +50%)7/1(+50%) | (7) Estehwadh 7/1, Respectable third of 9 in handicap (33/1) at this C&D (good) 48 days ago but he's opposable for win purposes all the same. Has run creditably back on turf the last twice and recent C&D third has been franked. |
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Storyinthesand |
(5) (7/1 -17%)7/1(-17%) | (5) Storyinthesand 7/1, Sixth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 15/2) 21 days ago, slowly away. Cheekpieces back on and needs to raise her game a touch in order to open her account at the ninth attempt. 0-8 and behind a couple of these when sixth over C&D three weeks ago; needs a resurgence. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
FILM STAR improved on what she had achieved to date when second over C&D on her handicap bow and Sir Mark Todd's filly is expected to confirm the form with both Mister X, who finished fourth on that occasion, and Storyinthesand (sixth). Of the aforementioned pair, the latter may prove to be the main danger after a couple of decent efforts earlier in the year.
The one who appeals most is FILM STAR, who went down narrowly on her handicap/turf debut over this C&D 3 weeks ago and it's likely that she has more to offer. Mister X was back in fourth on that occasion and should give another good account, albeit he looks pretty exposed and there's no real reason to think that he'll be able to reverse the placings with Film Star. Hurricane Kiko should have a part to play if responding well to the new headgear and he is best of the rest.
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Diamond Cottage |
(5) (2.25/1 +44%)2.25/1(+44%) | (5) Diamond Cottage 2.25/1, C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win here in May. 8/1, fourth of 6 in handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, good to firm) 4 days ago. Each-way claims. 2-2 over C&D and latest Chepstow defeat was in a better race than this one; much respected. |
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Be Prepared |
(3) (2.5/1 +64%)2.5/1(+64%) | (3) Be Prepared 2.5/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Last of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, good to firm, 5/1) 21 days ago. Needs to bounce back but would be a danger to all off this reduced mark if able to do so. Plummeting down the weights and latest efforts don't suggest he is about to cash in. |
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Lucky Mascot |
(7) (5.5/1 +35%)5.5/1(+35%) | (7) Lucky Mascot 5.5/1, 18/1, good second of 5 in handicap at this C&D (firm) 11 days ago. Possibilities off the same mark if able to build on that in first-time blinkers. 0-8, but was second of five over C&D 11 days ago; claims if building on that. |
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Vitesse Du Son |
(8) (6/1 +57%)6/1(+57%) | (8) Vitesse Du Son 6/1, Course winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. Seventh of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 22/1) 83 days ago, met some trouble. Others preferred. Course winner now back off his last winning mark; needs to bounce back from recent efforts. |
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Whistledown |
(1) (6/1 +25%)6/1(+25%) | (1) Whistledown 6/1, Course winner. Was returning from an 8-month break when fifth of 6 in handicap (12/1) at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Should be sharper now and, down 2 lb, she's worth a second look. 1lb above last winning mark and successful the last time she contested a 0-65; respected. |
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River Wharfe |
(6) (14/1 -40%)14/1(-40%) | (6) River Wharfe 14/1, C&D winner. 11/2, 7¾ lengths tenth of 11 to Diamond Cottage in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 28 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Looks vulnerable. C&D winner 3lb below last winning mark, but well behind Diamond Cottage here last time. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
LUCKY MASCOT took a step back in the right direction with a visor reapplied when runner-up over C&D earlier in the month and the switch of headgear to first-time blinkers could help make the difference required. Diamond Cottage is capable of being in the mix following a C&D success on her penultimate outing, while Kitaab's recent third at Doncaster warrants him a place on the shortlist.
Question marks surround the majority of these and AJRAD is the suggestion. He hasn't performed badly at Lingfield the last twice and is now 1 lb below his last winning mark. He may have most to fear from Whistledown, who produced two of her better efforts of 2022 at this course and a recent spin at Goodwood will have blown away the cobwebs. Lucky Mascot will be a threat if building on her latest C&D effort and, if he lines up here rather than at Thirsk, Kitaab will also be a player.
The return to this venue can see DIAMOND COTTAGE maintain her perfect record over C&D. Whistledown is second choice.
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Cloudy Rose |
(4) (1.1/1 +56%)1.1/1(+56%) | (4) Cloudy Rose 1.1/1, C&D winner. 2 wins from 3 runs this year. 15/8, won 9-runner handicap at Beverley (12.1f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Can give another good account. C&D winner who bids for a hat-trick off a 3lb higher mark; thriving just now and respected. |
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Iconic Mover |
(6) (1.1/1 +60%)1.1/1(+60%) | (6) Iconic Mover 1.1/1, 9/1, creditable second of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) 19 days ago, no match for winner. Has to be taken seriously. 0-19, but placed a few times and chased home a subsequent winner this month; holds claims. |
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Eagle's Realm |
(1) (6/1 +0%)6/1(+0%) | (1) Eagle's Realm 6/1, 11/1, fourth of 5 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Modest on the AW, creditable on last Flat outing. 2-7 over hurdles, but 0-16 on the Flat; not easy to recommend at present. |
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Harbour Project |
(5) (10/1 -18%)10/1(-18%) | (5) Harbour Project 10/1, One win from 24 Flat runs. 33/1, good third of 9 in minor event at this course (9.9f, firm) 11 days ago. Player back in a handicap. 1-24 and looked uncomfortable on the track here last time; still has stamina to prove. |
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Vision Clear |
(7) (28/1 +58%)28/1(+58%) | (7) Vision Clear 28/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2018. Tongue strap on for 1st time, thirteenth of 14 in handicap (200/1) at Lingfield (10f, AW) 17 days ago. 2-39; little to get excited about under either code since returning last October. |
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CLOUDY ROSE arrives on the crest of a wave having notched up back-to-back successes last month. The latest of those saw John Berry's mare score in determined fashion at Beverley and she could be capable of defying a subsequent 3lb rise in the handicap. With all four of her victories coming at this venue, Silver Bubble appeals as the most likely threat, while Iconic Mover heads the remainder.
ICONIC MOVER bumped into a subsequent winner at Lingfield last time so looks ready to finally break his duck off the same mark. Cloudy Rose is the obvious threat as she bids for the hat-trick, with Harbour Project best of the others.
Preference is for CLOUDY ROSE who took a long time in getting off the mark but now bids for a hat-trick and is proven over C&D.
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Letter Of The Law |
(6) (1.5/1 +63%)1.5/1(+63%) | (6) Letter Of The Law 1.5/1, C&D winner in May. 7/2, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Chepstow (8.1f, good to firm) 4 days ago. Shortlist material. Beat Rivas Rob Roy by more than 2l over C&D last month and only 1lb worse off; good chance. |
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Compere |
(5) (3/1 +33%)3/1(+33%) | (5) Compere 3/1, Respectable 2¾ lengths fourth of 12 to Rivas Rob Roy in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 6/1) 28 days ago. 4 lb better off with that rival now and should make his presence felt. 0-9; 3l behind Rivas Rob Roy over C&D four weeks ago and 4lb better off; should get closer. |
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Rivas Rob Roy |
(7) (4/1 +33%)4/1(+33%) | (7) Rivas Rob Roy 4/1, Won 12-runner handicap (9/2) at this C&D (good to firm) 28 days ago. That was his third win here and while more is needed up 3 lb, he's likely to be in the shake-up. Three time course winner but has a bit to find with Letter Of The Law on penultimate start. |
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Spirit Warning |
(4) (7.5/1 -25%)7.5/1(-25%) | (4) Spirit Warning 7.5/1, Twenty-four runs since last win in 2019. Fifth of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, good to firm, 9/4) 8 days ago. Visor back on and, chances are, he'll find one or two too good once more. Lightly raced since joining this yard and losing run up to 24; best to look elsewhere. |
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Kondratiev Wave |
(3) (12/1 -50%)12/1(-50%) | (3) Kondratiev Wave 12/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Windsor (6f, heavy, 9/2) 57 days ago. Significantly back up in trip and definite chance off this mark if able to bounce back. Losing run up to 16 despite dropping 18lb during the past year; major turnaround needed. |
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Aryaah |
(1) (20/1 -43%)20/1(-43%) | (1) Aryaah 20/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Last of 9 in handicap at Goodwood (9f, good to firm, 40/1) 11 days ago. Hood back on and first-time cheekpieces enlisted. In and out in five starts for this yard; not sure shorter trip will suit; lots of headgear. |
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Last Roar |
(8) (28/1 +58%)28/1(+58%) | (8) Last Roar 28/1, Tenth of 12 in minor event (80/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 85 days ago. Readily passed over. Hasn't beaten many in seven starts over 5f-1m4f on turf/AW; hard to fancy. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Letter Of The Law has been kept busy since defeating RIVAS ROB ROY over C&D last month and, though respected, the latter is preferred. John Gallagher's charge gained a narrow victory over track and trip last time out and a subsequent 3lb rise in the handicap means he's still 3lb lower than when finishing a gallant second in this race last year. Eagle Eyed Freddie, who won a claimer at Catterick 18 days ago, completes the shortlist.
LETTER OF THE LAW has been in good form since returning from a short break in April and he is one of the more solid options in an open-looking race. Next on the list is Compere, who has been knocking on the door of late and has a good chance of reversing last month's C&D placings with Rivas Rob Roy on these revised terms. Recent Catterick claimer winner Eagle Eyed Freddie is also shortlisted, while Kondratiev Wave is dangerous to discount having dropped to a potentially very handy mark.
This can go to LETTER OF THE LAW (nap) who beat Rivas Rob Roy by just over 2l over C&D last month and is just 1lb worse off.
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