There were 28 Races on Wednesday 12th April 2023 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Nottingham, 8 races at Southwell, 7 races at Catterick, 6 races at Kempton, 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 (4) (7/1 -40%) Isle Of Dreams |
7/1(-40%) | (4) Isle Of Dreams 7/1, C&D winner. Four wins from 7 runs last year. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Redcar (6f, good to firm, 3/1) by neck from Birdie Bowers in August, always holding on. Off 7 months but definite player if she returns in that form having had a wind op. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (12) (16/1 +43%) Tommytwohoots |
16/1(+43%) | (12) Tommytwohoots 16/1, One win from 25 Flat runs. Cheekpieces on for first time, respectable sixth of 10 in minor event (9/2) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 15 days ago. Very hard to make a case for. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (11) (11/1 +0%) Birdie Bowers |
11/1(+0%) | (11) Birdie Bowers 11/1, Respectable 3¾ lengths fifth of 16 to Freedom Flyer in handicap at Thirsk (5f, soft, 8/1) 8 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (3) (3.5/1 +0%) Freedom Flyer |
3.5/1(+0%) | (3) Freedom Flyer 3.5/1, 9/1, improved on recent efforts to win 16-runner handicap at Thirsk (5f, soft) 8 days ago, readily. Carries penalty and he retains plenty of handicap scope. Obvious claims. Engaged 8.00 Wolverhampton Tuesday. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (8) (9/1 -13%) Spanish Angel |
9/1(-13%) | (8) Spanish Angel 9/1, 7/2, didn't need to improve to win 10-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 15 days ago. Lower in the weights on turf. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (10) (12/1 -50%) Captain Corcoran |
12/1(-50%) | (10) Captain Corcoran 12/1, C&D winner. Respectable 3¼ lengths fourth of 16 to Freedom Flyer in handicap at Thirsk (5f, soft, 14/1) 8 days ago, nearest finish. Can get in the mix again. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (7) (12/1 +45%) Foreseeable Future |
12/1(+45%) | (7) Foreseeable Future 12/1, Three wins from 15 runs last year. Twelfth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 22/1). Off 176 days and stablemates look much more likely. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (1) (25/1 +0%) Dandy Spirit |
25/1(+0%) | (1) Dandy Spirit 25/1, Eleventh of 14 in handicap (80/1) at Southwell (5f) 34 days ago. This is more his level but he needs to cast that run firmly aside. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (6) (11/1 -47%) One Hart |
11/1(-47%) | (6) One Hart 11/1, Latest win at Newcastle in February. 4/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 12 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Given big chance by the handicapper back on turf. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (9) (11/1 +31%) Imperial Khan |
11/1(+31%) | (9) Imperial Khan 11/1, Tenth of 13 in handicap (16/1) at Newcastle (5f) 19 days ago. Others more persuasive. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11th (2) (4/1 +47%) Josies Kid |
4/1(+47%) | (2) Josies Kid 4/1, One win from 24 Flat runs. 13/2 and visored for first time, third of 5 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 7 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and this is an easier band of handicap. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12th (5) (10/1 +9%) Hot Scoop |
10/1(+9%) | (5) Hot Scoop 10/1, C&D winner. 9/2, creditable third of 12 in handicap at this C&D (heavy). Off 169 days but ran well on last season's reappearance. |
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Freedom Flyer made a big impression when scoring by two and a half lengths over this trip at Thirsk last week, but he is also declared to run at Wolverhampton on Tuesday evening, so preference lies with the Ruth Carr-trained SPANISH ANGEL. A comfortable winner over this trip at Wolverhampton last month, he races off a 5lb lower mark on his return to turf and can have a big say in proceedings here. Captain Corcoran and Hot Scoop are others of interest.
Ruth Carr holds a strong hand here with FREEDOM FLYER and Spanish Angel of particular interest. Both arrive on the back of recent wins, and while the latter has a very handy turf mark to exploit, the former is just preferred given the ease of his success at Thirsk. Isle of Dreams is a threat if fully wound up for this.
Soft-ground C&D winner CAPTAIN CORCORAN was a promising fourth on his recent reappearance at Thirsk and earns the vote.
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) (2.5/1 +38%) Jamie Bond |
2.5/1(+38%) | (4) Jamie Bond 2.5/1, £130,000 breeze-up buy who displayed promise on 2 of his 3 starts in maiden/novice company on turf last summer. Never involved on final start at York in September but gelded ahead of return/handicap debut and market confidence behind him would look significant. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (5) (9/1 +10%) Grandad Bob |
9/1(+10%) | (5) Grandad Bob 9/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ran below form of his first 2 starts when last of 7 in a C&D novice event in October, weakening from halfway. Had wind op ahead of return/handicap debut. One to note in the betting. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (3) (5.5/1 -57%) Premier Option |
5.5/1(-57%) | (3) Premier Option 5.5/1, Profitable gelding who displayed race-by-race progress in maiden/novice events last term (best effort over C&D). Not so good in pair of nurseries thereafter but no surprise to see him get back on track returning from 6 months off. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (1) (6.5/1 +13%) Montelusa |
6.5/1(+13%) | (1) Montelusa 6.5/1, Fair performer who proved consistent in maiden/novice events at up to 6f last summer. Absent since running below best when last of 5 in nursery at Hamilton (6f) in July so interesting to see what the market makes of him on return. Blinkers left off. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (2) (3/1 +6%) Shine's Ambition |
3/1(+6%) | (2) Shine's Ambition 3/1, Fair colt who may have needed the run when fourth in 6-runner Southwell novice (5f) 5 weeks ago. Handicapper has afforded him a chance and better expected here. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (6) (4.5/1 -29%) South Dakota Sioux |
4.5/1(-29%) | (6) South Dakota Sioux 4.5/1, 11/2, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 8 days ago. Has good chance on form. |
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A fairly weak contest in which it could pay to side with SHINE'S AMBITION, who must hold every chance of building on a disappointing fourth at Southwell on his return to action last month. A switch back to turf may have a positive effect and he races off a 3lb lower mark today. South Dakota Sioux and Montelusa are others who warrant respect and they are worth a market check.
The betting should prove useful but SHINE'S AMBITION ought to be sharper for his comeback run at Southwell 5 weeks ago and, having been given a chance by the assessor, he could well make a bold bid returned to handicap-company. South Dakota Sioux, who ran well himself recently, is next best, ahead of Premier Option.
It may prove best to concentrate on the handicap newcomers GRANDAD BOB and Jamie Bond in that order of preference.
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) (1.5/1 +0%) Mister Camacho |
1.5/1(+0%) | (7) Mister Camacho 1.5/1, Still a maiden but largely held his form well in handicaps last term. Solid return from 5 months off when third at Doncaster (11.9f, heavy) 10 days ago, finding his stamina kicking in late on. Good claims back up in trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (5) (3.33/1 +26%) Quercus Robur |
3.33/1(+26%) | (5) Quercus Robur 3.33/1, Dual 10f winner for Richard Fahey who has improved over staying trips for this yard, adding to his tally at Newcastle (16.2f) in January prior to a good third at Southwell (16.4f) in February. Effective on turf and not out of things despite career-high mark. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (6) (8.5/1 +15%) Gift Of Raaj |
8.5/1(+15%) | (6) Gift Of Raaj 8.5/1, Dual winner at around 14f last season and built on hurdling debut effort when landing 4-runner Doncaster novice (16.6f) in February. Turned in a poor effort on handicap debut at Market Rasen (16.5f) since but underfoot conditions will hold no fears ahead of this return to the level. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (3) (12/1 +25%) Oasis Prince |
12/1(+25%) | (3) Oasis Prince 12/1, Temperamental sort who ended lengthy losing run in comfortable fashion here (15.8f) last July. Ended the campaign with a disappointing effort at York (16.2f) in September but worth noting he did run with credit on his reappearance 12 months ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (1) (9/1 +55%) Punxsutawney Phil |
9/1(+55%) | (1) Punxsutawney Phil 9/1, Fairly useful winner at 17f over hurdles and won AW Flat maiden over 12f in December. Not been in anything like the same form either outing since though, last of 9 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 85 days ago. Bounce back called for. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (4) (4/1 -45%) Golden Keeper |
4/1(-45%) | (4) Golden Keeper 4/1, Winner at Beverley (12.1f) in August. Creditable second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f) when last seen in November, headed approaching last ½f, no match for winner. Expected to remain competitive from this sort of mark back on turf. |
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This represents a drop in class for MISTER CAMACHO, who kept on well for third over 1m4f at Doncaster earlier this month. He retains the mark from that run and can get closer now up in trip, but Golden Keeper filled the runner-up spot at Wolverhampton on his latest outing last November and should not be taken lightly. Quercus Robur completes the shortlist.
MISTER CAMACHO remains a maiden but shaped well with a view to stepping back up in trip when third at Doncaster (11.9f) 10 days ago and he gets the narrow vote to come out on top with forecast ground conditions also holding no fears. Golden Keeper and Quercus Robur are a couple of others to consider.
The in-form QUERCUS ROBUR is taken to get back to winning ways by beating Master Camacho and Gift Of Raaj.
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) (1.62/1 +14%) Divine Libra |
1.62/1(+14%) | (1) Divine Libra 1.62/1, Twice-raced maiden. 6/4, fourth of 11 in minor event at Newcastle (7.1f) in November, no extra late on having been keener than ideal. Absent since but he's a big player on his debut form now switched to turf. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (6) (1.2/1 +20%) Three Yorkshiremen |
1.2/1(+20%) | (6) Three Yorkshiremen 1.2/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable fourth of 12 in nursery at York (7.9f, good to soft) in October, effort over 2f out and one paced. Gelded subsequently and forecast ground conditions will hold no fears on return. Worth considering. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (10) (22/1 +21%) Wurkin Ninetofive |
22/1(+21%) | (10) Wurkin Ninetofive 22/1, Twice-raced maiden. 28/1, fourth of 10 in minor event at Carlisle (5.8f, good to soft) finding the test inadequate. Off 7 months. Up in trip here but handicaps including over further still will be more her bag. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (5) (6/1 -80%) Nine Six Five |
6/1(-80%) | (5) Nine Six Five 6/1, £115,000 yearling, Mehmas gelding. Half-brother to 5f/6f winner Lethal Grey. Dam, 1m winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 1¼m (stays 12.5f) Mr Alan. Makes appeal on paper for yard adept at readying a newcomer so well worthy of note. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (3) (16/1 +43%) Mascani |
16/1(+43%) | (3) Mascani 16/1, £35,000 yearling, Mastercraftsman gelding. Half-brother to 5f-1m winner Arcanears. Dam 6f/7f winner. Market should prove a useful guide ahead of racecourse bow. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (7) (50/1 +0%) Yorkstone |
50/1(+0%) | (7) Yorkstone 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. 80/1, showed more than on debut when fifth of 9 in minor event at Redcar (7f, heavy) in November. Another likely type for handicaps in due course. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (8) (80/1 -100%) Intoxicata |
80/1(-100%) | (8) Intoxicata 80/1, U S Navy Flag filly. Little impact in pair of novice contests 8 months apart, latterly when midfield in 10-runner Wolverhampton contest (7f) 16 days ago. Type her yard do well with in handicaps. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (4) (66/1 +18%) Naughty George |
66/1(+18%) | (4) Naughty George 66/1, Twice-raced maiden. 40/1, sixth of 11 in minor event at Redcar (7f, heavy) in November, fading from 2 out. Low-grade handicaps entitled to be more his bag moving forward. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (9) (150/1 -127%) Loveliest |
150/1(-127%) | (9) Loveliest 150/1, £3,500 yearling, Unfortunately filly. 25/1, seventh of 9 in maiden at Thirsk (5f, soft) on debut 8 days ago, slowly away and always behind. This should reveal more. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (2) (18/1 +36%) Headabovetherest |
18/1(+36%) | (2) Headabovetherest 18/1, Twice-raced maiden who improved on debut form whilst still looking in need of experience when sixth of 10 in minor event at Thirsk (7f, soft) in September. Gelded subsequently and likely there's better to come this term, particularly in handicaps. |
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Divine Libra posted two sound efforts in defeat on the all-weather during his last campaign and Charlie Hills' inmate appears a leading contender on this seasonal debut. Nevertheless, the son of Dark Angel has yet to prove his effectiveness on the turf and THREE YORKSHIREMEN rates as a more solid proposition. The selection shaped better than the beaten distance suggested over 1m at York in October and he should appreciate this return to 7f. Any market support for newcomer Nine Six Five is also worth noting.
DIVINE LIBRA couldn't quite match his debut form when fourth in a Newcastle novice back in November but he was a shade keener than ideal and, back from a break, he could be up to getting off the mark now switched to turf. Three Yorkshiremen, who set a similar standard himself as a juvenile, is feared, with newcomer Nine Six Five well worthy of note also.
Back at novice level THREE YORKSHIREMEN holds strong claims on form. Divine Libra and Nine Six Five are feared most.
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) (2.75/1 +31%) Legal Reform |
2.75/1(+31%) | (6) Legal Reform 2.75/1, Soft ground C&D winner back in autumn 2021 and whilst lightly raced since, confirmed himself as good as ever when landing 11-runner handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 3/1) 29 days ago. Should remain competitive. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (14) (10/1 +17%) Langholm |
10/1(+17%) | (14) Langholm 10/1, C&D winner. 8/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, soft) in September, headed over 2f out and eased final 100 yds. Not out of things returned to this venue on seasonal bow. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (10) (4/1 +50%) Special Mayson |
4/1(+50%) | (10) Special Mayson 4/1, Low-mileage 5-y-o who bounced back to best when landing 15-runner Leicester handicap (6f) in October. Did too much too soon when midfield behind Magical Effect at Pontefract final start and present mark remains workable on return. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (7) (14/1 +30%) Ey Up Its The Boss |
14/1(+30%) | (7) Ey Up Its The Boss 14/1, Improved fitted with cheekpieces last year, completing quick-fire hat-trick at Redcar (7f) in June. Went off the boil towards backend of the campaign but feasible to think he will come forward from his return at Newcastle 3 weeks ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (13) (2.75/1 +39%) Miss Calculation |
2.75/1(+39%) | (13) Miss Calculation 2.75/1, 13/2, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Thirsk (7f, soft) 8 days ago, responding well. No surprise to see her out under a penalty and she's one to consider. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (3) (22/1 -144%) Motawaazy |
22/1(-144%) | (3) Motawaazy 22/1, 4-time course winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year. 28/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 34 days ago, racing off the pace and never on terms having been poorly drawn. No surprise to see him thereabouts returned to this venue/operating from a handy draw. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (5) (22/1 -57%) Beauty Choice |
22/1(-57%) | (5) Beauty Choice 22/1, Opened his account for William Jarvis at Wolverhampton (6f) in October. Did too much too soon when sixth of 14 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) on final start in October and he starts out for a new yard here. Run may well bring him on. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (8) (12/1 +0%) Shahnaz |
12/1(+0%) | (8) Shahnaz 12/1, Three wins from 11 runs last year. 16/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy), finding test too much. Off 173 days. Significantly down in trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (2) (20/1 +0%) Roundhay Park |
20/1(+0%) | (2) Roundhay Park 20/1, Latest win at Pontefract in October. 28/1, below form eighth of 18 in handicap at Redcar (7f, heavy) in November. Has gone well fresh but others make greater appeal for win purposes on this occasion. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (11) (14/1 -17%) Magical Effect |
14/1(-17%) | (11) Magical Effect 14/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Pontefract in October. 13¼ lengths sixth of 9 to Redrosezorro in handicap (4/1) at this course (6f, heavy) in October, never landing a blow from midfield. Possible he'll sharpen up for this run. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11th (12) (50/1 -317%) Redrosezorro |
50/1(-317%) | (12) Redrosezorro 50/1, Multiple course winner who was well backed when making final start for Eric Alston a winning one over 6f here in October. Has often needed his first start of the campaign so interesting to see what the betting makes of him on debut for new yard. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12th (9) (18/1 -80%) Parys Mountain |
18/1(-80%) | (9) Parys Mountain 18/1, 4-time C&D winner who capitalised on career-low mark when adding to tally at Redcar (1m, heavy) on final start in November, albeit seen to good effect. Remains with handicapping scope and no forlorn hope on return. |
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Miss Calculation regained the winning thread when finding the underfoot conditions to her liking at Thirsk last Tuesday and John Quinn's filly isn't taken lightly now shouldering a 5lb penalty. The majority of her rivals are making their return to action and it may pay to take a chance on SPECIAL MAYSON, who finished fourth in last year's renewal of this contest. The five-year-old have may benefitted from some time off and boasts a C&D triumph to his name. Legal Reform and Beauty Choice are just two others to note in an open-looking event.
A competitive race of its type and it may pay to side with METABOLT. Best excused his final start last term, he'd previously caught the eye at Chester and his mark looks an exploitable one. Recent Thirsk winner Miss Calculation heads up the dangers along with Special Mayson and Motawaazy.
The lightly raced 4yo METABOLT has potential off his current mark and is preferred to Langholm, who has a good record here.
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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Sugarpiehoneybunch |
(10) (2.75/1 +31%)2.75/1(+31%) | (10) Sugarpiehoneybunch 2.75/1, Seemed suited by a return to soft ground when opening her account at the 18th time of asking at Thirsk (1½m) last week. Perhaps not an obvious type to defy a penalty but she is unexposed at this trip and arrives in form. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Scottish Wind |
(1) (5.5/1 -38%)5.5/1(-38%) | (1) Scottish Wind 5.5/1, Fair form on the Flat last year. Beaten a fair way in 2 hurdles at the end of 2022 but returns to the Flat as an unexposed type and his yard is in very good form. Needs considering. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Turner Girl |
(3) (6.5/1 +7%)6.5/1(+7%) | (3) Turner Girl 6.5/1, Course winner. Ended 2022 on a low note but is back to only 2 lb above that mark she defied here last summer. Could play a part if ready to roll. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lord Torranaga |
(6) (7/1 +50%)7/1(+50%) | (6) Lord Torranaga 7/1, Course winner. Fourth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle 34 days ago. Is feasibly handicapped now returning to turf. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Turbulent Power |
(11) (9/1 +44%)9/1(+44%) | (11) Turbulent Power 9/1, Made a respectable return to the Flat when 9½ lengths sixth of 13 to the reopposing Sugarpiehoneybunch in handicap at Thirsk (1½m, soft, 16/1) 8 days ago but it underlines she needs more if she's to overcome her lowly mark. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Glory And Honour |
(5) (9/1 -6%)9/1(-6%) | (5) Glory And Honour 9/1, C&D winner. 15/2 and visored first time, ran poorly back on the Flat at Doncaster (heavy) 11 days ago. This is a weaker race but he will need to leave that run behind. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trailblazer |
(4) (10/1 -150%)10/1(-150%) | (4) Trailblazer 10/1, Ran poorly at Newcastle last week but had run well there in cheekpieces on his 2 outings prior to that and the headgear is back on now. Respected returned to turf. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lechro |
(7) (12/1 +40%)12/1(+40%) | (7) Lechro 12/1, Second in a turf handicap at Hamilton (11f) last autumn. Struggled badly in 3 AW outings at the start of this year and hopes are pinned on the return to turf sparking a revival. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coconut Bay |
(9) (14/1 -40%)14/1(-40%) | (9) Coconut Bay 14/1, AW winner over 1¼m for Hughie Morrison last year. Not disgraced without posing a serious threat when fifth of 7 on her Newcastle return for a new yard 12 days ago. Hooded first time now stepping up in trip. This only her second outing on turf. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Give Grace |
(8) (20/1 -25%)20/1(-25%) | (8) Give Grace 20/1, Back to best when second of 6 in seller at Redcar (1¼m) on final start last year. Well beaten in Newcastle handicap on her reappearance 19 days ago but she may strip fitter for the run. Up in trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Casa Luna |
(2) (25/1 -25%)25/1(-25%) | (2) Casa Luna 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 7 in handicap (66/1) at Newcastle (10.2f) 34 days ago. Makes turf debut. Must improve. |
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Sugarpiehoneybunch got off the mark at the 18th time of asking when she swathed through with a late rattle over this trip at Thirsk eight days ago and is respected again, despite carrying a 5lb penalty. The versatile Lord Torranaga also enters calculations given that he is effective at this course and is on a handy mark. However, COCONUT BAY is unexposed on turf and she could have more to give now he's tried in a hood over a new trip.
With the Lucinda Russell team in very good form a chance is taken on handicap newcomer SCOTTISH WIND, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. Trailblazer could be a threat if a disappointing run at Newcastle last time can be put down to the absence of headgear (back on now). Last week's Thirsk winner Sugarpiehoneybunch should also be competitive under a penalty.
With conditions in his favour, the unexposed SCOTTISH WIND (nap) is taken to get off the mark. Glory And Honour is next best.
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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Midnight Flame |
(3) (3.33/1 +39%)3.33/1(+39%) | (3) Midnight Flame 3.33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Tom Ward when bit below form sixth of 12 in nursery (25/1) at Doncaster (6f, heavy), unable to sustain effort. Off 158 days. Not discounted. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tantalus |
(8) (4/1 -33%)4/1(-33%) | (8) Tantalus 4/1, 7/2, good third of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 28 days ago. Expected to be bang there. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
River Usk |
(2) (4.5/1 -13%)4.5/1(-13%) | (2) River Usk 4.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable third of 10 in nursery at Leicester (7f, good to firm, 7/2). Off 6 months. One to consider. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hardy Angel |
(1) (7/1 +36%)7/1(+36%) | (1) Hardy Angel 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable fourth of 8 in maiden (7/1) at this C&D (good to soft). Off 6 months. Makes handicap debut. Difficult ask. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Thornaby Beauty |
(10) (8/1 +33%)8/1(+33%) | (10) Thornaby Beauty 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 13/2, sixth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 40 days ago. Needs to do more. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Aurora Glory |
(9) (8/1 +11%)8/1(+11%) | (9) Aurora Glory 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1, good third of 17 in nursery at Thirsk (6f, soft), never nearer. Off 7 months. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Silverlode |
(7) (9/1 -6%)9/1(-6%) | (7) Silverlode 9/1, 9/2, fourth of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (6f). Off 98 days. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Worth monitoring in the betting after a break. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
We'renotreallyhere |
(6) (12/1 -9%)12/1(-9%) | (6) We'renotreallyhere 12/1, Sixth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 20/1) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Others make more appeal. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Monte Forte |
(5) (22/1 -57%)22/1(-57%) | (5) Monte Forte 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/1, last of 8 in nursery at Carlisle (5.8f, good to soft). Off 7 months. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
RIVER USK showed ability in a couple of nurseries last autumn and looks an interesting proposition here. The son of Dandy Man resumes from the same mark as when he was a good third over 7f at Leicester last time out in October and, with the drop in trip likely to suit, he could take advantage from a handy draw. Tantalus has shown improvement on the all-weather and is feared most, while Silverlode could find more with first-time cheekpieces applied.
SHOT made a winning start for her new stable at Lingfield last time and Johnny Peate's claim amounts to more than the rise she's been handed, so she's worth a chance to follow up. Tantalus is in form and looks a danger, while River Usk can get involved if ready for this reappearance.
In a trappy race AURORA GLORY, who ran so well on her handicap debut, just gets the vote ahead of Thornaby Beauty.
Ths is the racecard key.
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