There were 54 Races on Friday 31st May 2024 across 8 meetings. There was 7 races at Epsom, 6 races at Carlisle, 8 races at Chepstow, 7 races at Tramore, 6 races at Stratford, 7 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Down Royal, 6 races at Catterick, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4)  (5/6 -4%)Military Girl |
5/6(-4%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Military Girl 5/6, Foaled March 9. €16,000 yearling, Soldier's Call filly. Dam multiple 5.5f/6f winner. Promising individual. Second of 12 in maiden at Leicester (5f, good, 10/1) on debut 20 days ago, running on. Leading claims. Promising 2nd at Leicester three weeks ago (5f, good); open to improvement; strong claims. |
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2nd (1)  (9/2 +25%)Sonic Si |
9/2(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Sonic Si 9/2, Thrice-raced colt. 7/2 and tongue strap on for 1st time, best effort when third of 6 in maiden at Chepstow (5.1f, heavy) 17 days ago. Likely more needed. Consistent in his three runs but without progressing; others stronger for the win. |
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3rd (2)  (7/1 -56%)Harswell Dandy |
7/1(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Harswell Dandy 7/1, Thrice-raced filly. Third of 4 in maiden (11/8) at this C&D (soft) 8 days ago. First two starts give her good claims but underperformed when favourite over C&D last week. |
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4th (3)  (3/1 +33%)Henry's Rose |
3/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Henry's Rose 3/1, Foaled February 5. Prince of Lir filly. Dam of little account. No great appeal on paper but the yard won this with a newcomer last season. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
MILITARY GIRL didn't do herself any favours when slowly into stride on debut at Leicester, but the way she finished her race was highly encouraging, and the third has come out and since won impressively. With normal improvement expected, Michael Dods' youngster can break the maiden at the expense of Harswell Dandy and Sonic Si, who have gone well on all three career outings. Henry's Rose is one to monitor for market support, hailing from a yard that can ready one first time out.
This looks an open goal for MILITARY GIRL judged on her promising debut effort. Newcomer Henry's Rose's profile doesn't jump off the page, but she may pose a threat if the market speaks in her favour.
This looks a good opportunity for MILITARY GIRL to confirm the promise of her Leicester debut.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (7)  (13/2 -44%)Dandy Fitz |
13/2(-44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Dandy Fitz 13/2, Good second at Nottingham on return and ran creditably in first-time eye-shields when fifth of 9 in handicap at Redcar (5f, good, 4/1) 11 days ago. Leading player. Poor form on soft last year; better on quicker ground twice this month; capable of better. |
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2nd (8)  (4/1 +20%)Yiengaa |
4/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Yiengaa 4/1, Again made frame when fourth of 10 in handicap (9/2) at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Can make presence felt. 0-9 but has shown winning potential on slow ground; should make a bold bid. |
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3rd (2)  (7/2 +56%)Lady Bouquet |
7/2(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Lady Bouquet 7/2, Tenth of 15 in handicap (66/1) at Haydock (6f, good to soft) 6 days ago. Others more persuasive. Best efforts have come on AW; still has something to prove on slow turf. |
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4th (4)  (15/2 -67%)Piper's Fort |
15/2(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Piper's Fort 15/2, Respectable third of 10 in handicap (12/1) at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) 20 days ago, well positioned. Blinkers back on. Nine-race maiden but he's reliable; the ground is a query though and others appeal more. |
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5th (1)  (11/2 +0%)Tees Douge |
11/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Tees Douge 11/2, Failed to stay longer trip when sixth of 9 in handicap (15/2) at Newcastle (6f) 45 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Has good chance on pick of form but not straightforward at all. Good claims on his best form, including C&D; new headgear; something to prove on soft. |
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6th (6)  (7/2 +42%)Port And Starburd |
7/2(+42%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Port And Starburd 7/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 100/1, sixth of 9 in maiden at Newcastle (6f) 19 days ago, not knocked about. Makes handicap debut. Could do better in this sphere. Looks a likely improver now handicapping at a low level; promise on soft on debut. |
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7th (3)  (14/1 -100%)La Verite |
14/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) La Verite 14/1, Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, good to firm, 8/1) 15 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Not matched AW best (8.5f) in two turf sprints for her new yard; bit to prove for now. |
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8th (5)  (33/1 -106%)Rishi |
33/1(-106%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Rishi 33/1, 20/1, last of 10 in handicap at Carlisle (7.8f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. Not easy to make a case for. Yet to shine for current stable but dropping to 5f can help; now tongue tied. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
The key to this race could be the recent clash at Nottingham between DANDY FITZ (second) and Piper's Fort (third), with Tim Easterby's charge taken to get off the mark now. The son of Dandy Man has since run with credit at Redcar and it may be Tees Douge who gives him the most to think about on his return to the turf. Unexposed handicap debutant Port And Starburd is capable of being in the shake-up as well.
DANDY FITZ has made a pleasing start to this season and Tim Easterby's gelding can get off the mark in a winnable contest. Handicap-newcomer Port And Starburd and Yiengaa complete the shortlist.
Yiengaa can go well back on slower ground but handicap debutante PORT AND STARBURD has the look of a likely improver.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3)  (15/8 -15%)Lord Torranaga |
15/8(-15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Lord Torranaga 15/8, C&D winner. Twenty three runs since last win in 2022. Creditable third of 14 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D (good) 31 days ago. Consistent sort looks to have found a decent opening in this contest. Has plenty of Catterick form, most recently third of 14 in 1m6f event one month ago. |
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2nd (5)  (2/1 +43%)Sugarpiehoneybunch |
2/1(+43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Sugarpiehoneybunch 2/1, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 11/1, respectable third of 9 in handicap at Ripon (16f, good) 21 days ago, missing break. Won twice from this mark last season and can pose a threat. In-form mare; ties in with Lord Torranaga on C&D running last month; possibilities. |
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3rd (4)  (9/1 +10%)Perfect Arch |
9/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Perfect Arch 9/1, One-time fair maiden. 17/2, ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (20f, soft) 75 days ago. First run for yard after leaving S. McConville. Worth market check back on the Flat. Longstanding maiden whose form has largely deteriorated; debut for new yard. |
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4th (2)  (10/3 -11%)Peripeteia |
10/3(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Peripeteia 10/3, Down the field at Beverley on Thursday, albeit not disgraced in form terms. Claims in a poor contest if coping with the quick turnaround. Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf; below par at Beverley two days ago. |
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5th (1)  (12/1 +14%)Three Platoon |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Three Platoon 12/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Pulled up in handicap chase (22/1) at Hexham (15.6f, good) on debut over fences Off 8 months. Significantly up in trip. Poor on last Flat outing. Seems to have completely lost way. Sole win came in 2021; achieved little in three starts last year; makes reappearance. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
LORD TORRANAGA may not exactly be a winning machine on the turf but his most recent effort over C&D, when third behind a winner who has scored again since, sets the standard. The evergreen nine-year-old was highly consistent last year and he gets the vote ahead of old rival Sugarpiehoneybunch. Perfect Arch could find improvement on his first start for new connections.
LORD TORRANAGA hasn't won for some time but is a more consistent operator than plenty in this grade and looks to have found a decent opportunity to resume winning ways. Sugarpiehoneybunch ran close to her best at Ripon last time and can pose the biggest threat ahead of Peripeteia.
Judged on recent form and other factors, SUGARPIEHONEYBUNCH (narrowly preferred) and Lord Torranaga hold the strongest claims.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6)  (9/2 -13%)Albegone |
9/2(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Albegone 9/2, C&D winner. 16/1, fourth of 6 in handicap at Wetherby (5.5f, soft) 33 days ago. Should strip fitter for that and be much closer to form. Two C&D wins last season; still feasibly weighted and can build on last month's return. |
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2nd (5)  (17/2 -113%)Glory Fighter |
17/2(-113%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Glory Fighter 17/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Thirsk in April. 9/1, below form eighth of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, soft) 27 days ago. This is easier than the last two races he contested, so shouldn't be ruled out. Goes well over C&D and his Thirsk win last month was a game effort; should go well. |
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3rd (4)  (15/2 +6%)Jojo Rabbit |
15/2(+6%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Jojo Rabbit 15/2, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in April. Last of 10 in handicap (10/3) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 18 days ago. Has a bit to prove. Below par in two runs since an AW success in April; has run well over C&D on soft before. |
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4th (1)  (10/11 +48%)Seantrabh |
10/11(+48%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Seantrabh 10/11, C&D winner. 4/1, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Drops in grade and makes plenty of appeal. C&D winner on soft as a 2yo; promising fourth at Thirsk latest; strong claims. |
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5th (2)  (17/2 -55%)Ecclesiastical |
17/2(-55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Ecclesiastical 17/2, 3/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f), racing closer to pace than ideal. Off 6 months. Solid claims if he's tuned up for this return. Four handicap wins last year, including on soft; high in the weights after AW win in Nov. |
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6th (3)  (10/1 +17%)Punchbowl Flyer |
10/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Punchbowl Flyer 10/1, Twenty one runs since last win in 2021. 14/1, last of 5 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good) 14 days ago. Has work to do. On a dangerous mark and conditions should suit but yet to find his best form this year. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
SEANTRABH was not beaten far when fourth in a similar event at Thirsk last time and the son of Tasleet merits plenty of respect off a 1lb lower mark here. Glory Fighter, who claimed this prize last year, should appreciate an ease in grade and he could prove to be the main threat to the selection, although Punchbowl Flyer and Albegone are others who can go well.
SEANTRABH wasn't beaten far in a hotter contest than this last time and he was successful on his only previous visit to the track, so he's the one to side with in the hope that he can make all. Albegone is one to consider on the back of a mildly encouraging return and Glory Fighter is another one dropping in grade.
Conditions will suit SEANTRABH (nap) and he can build on the promise of his recent fourth at Thirsk.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6)  (4/1 +11%)Dusk Dame |
4/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Dusk Dame 4/1, Lightly-raced filly. 22/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, bit below form third of 7 in minor event at Chelmsford City (5f) 8 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Return to this distance should help and she's not dismissed in a weak affair. Second over C&D on good ground last month; less good twice since and soft a question mark. |
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2nd (7)  (5/2 +64%)Rapido Girl |
5/2(+64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Rapido Girl 5/2, Twice-raced filly. Fifth of 18 in minor event at Doncaster (6f, firm, 200/1) 13 days ago, not knocked about. Needs to take another step forward. Still green when fifth at Doncaster 13 days ago; open to further progress. |
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3rd (5)  (9/4 +44%)Royal Justice |
9/4(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Royal Justice 9/4, Twice-raced filly. 7/2, fifth of 12 in minor event at Redcar (7f, soft) 29 days ago. Bred to do better still and it's early days, so no surprise if she ups her game again. Latest 5th came in a race that is working out well; down in trip but capable of better. |
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4th (1)  (13/2 -86%)Obligatory |
13/2(-86%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Obligatory 13/2, Fair gelding. Thirteenth of 15 in handicap (100/1) at Haydock (6f, good to soft) 6 days ago, hampered. Would boast excellent claims if he could return to the form he showed when runner-up here in April. Conditions won't be a problem but he needs to bounce back from two lacklustre efforts. |
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5th (3)  (11/1 -230%)Hachiko |
11/1(-230%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Hachiko 11/1, €20,000 foal, €24,000 yearling, Dandy Man filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart 2-y-o 7f winner Bronterre and 7f/1m winner Dark Wonder. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner. Bred to be useful and starting out in a weak race; market support would be significant. |
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6th (2)  (17/2 +15%)Crown's Lady |
17/2(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Crown's Lady 17/2, Twice-raced filly. Sixth of 18 in minor event at Doncaster (6f, firm, 150/1) 13 days ago. More required. Improved effort when 6th at Doncaster 13 days ago; slower ground a query; yard runs two. |
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7th (4)  (50/1 -317%)Queensbury Lodge |
50/1(-317%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Queensbury Lodge 50/1, Once-raced filly. Fifth of 9 in maiden (15/2) at Chelmsford City (7f) on debut. Off 139 days. First run for yard after leaving Michael Bell. Well held in one AW run for M Bell (7f); something to prove down in trip for stable debut. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
DUSK DAME was second in a similar event over C&D in April and it would be no surprise to see Alice Haynes' filly go one better here. Rapido Girl took a step forward when fifth at Doncaster last time and remains open to further progression, while Obligatory is another with valid form claims. Any market support for Hachiko would have to be noted.
This is undoubtedly a weak affair and Hachiko is quite well related/speedily bred, so she's worth chancing to make a winning start if the market speaks in her favour. Obligatory has the best form to date but needs to bounce back, while Royal Justice may yet be capable of better.
Royal Justice is high on the list but RAPIDO GIRL can continue to progress as she gains experience.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (7)  (16/5 +20%)Mister Sox |
16/5(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Mister Sox 16/5, Course winner who ran right up to form when second of 9 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, good, 7/2) 25 days ago. No reason why he won't give it another good go nudged up 1 lb. 7f course winner; two good recent runs over that trip and interesting dropped to 6f. |
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2nd (9)  (4/1 +27%)Langholm |
4/1(+27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Langholm 4/1, Course winner. Twenty-six runs since last win in 2022. 9/4, good second of 11 in handicap at this course (7f, soft) 8 days ago. Blinkers on first time in hope to break this sequence and he's clearly in better form than most. On a losing run but conditions no problem and blinkers are now given a go. |
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3rd (5)  (15/8 +37%)Wreck It Ryley |
15/8(+37%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Wreck It Ryley 15/8, Consistent performer who posted another sound effort when second of 11 in handicap at Haydock (7f, good, 17/2) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Expected to be bang there eased slightly in grade. Three solid placed efforts for new yard this year; likely to be in the thick of it again. |
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4th (2)  (6/1 +14%)Harry's Halo |
6/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Harry's Halo 6/1, Been rather expensive to follow in recent times, 10/3 when just a respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Tendency to miss the break remains a concern. Trip/ground fine but he'll need them to go quick up front if he's to end his losing run. |
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5th (3)  (15/2 +6%)Mersea |
15/2(+6%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Mersea 15/2, Latest win at Southwell in April. Fifth of 7 in handicap (10/1) at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago, weakening late on having pulled hard. Just 1 lb above her last winning mark. Went close over C&D (heavy) before winning at Southwell; gone quiet more recently. |
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6th (4)  (28/1 -250%)Dicko The Legend |
28/1(-250%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Dicko The Legend 28/1, Doubled career tally at Chelmsford in December. Bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 3/1). Off 128 days. First run for yard after leaving Roger Ingram and professional handling may help this tricky ride. Two AW wins in late 2023; soft ground a worry starting out for a new yard. |
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7th (6)  (33/1 -230%)Yesterday's Hero |
33/1(-230%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Yesterday's Hero 33/1, Raced on the AW so far and winless since debut, seventh of 8 in handicap (13/2) at Southwell (6.1f). Off 116 days and others more persuasive. Yet to win a handicap but on dangerous mark if switch to slow turf has a positive effect. |
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8th (1)  (40/1 -82%)Nammos |
40/1(-82%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Nammos 40/1, First run since leaving Jane Chapple-Hyam when seventh of 8 in novice event (11/1) at Pontefract (6f, heavy) 39 days ago. Lots to prove following that. Promise on good/AW but two heavy defeats on slow ground; opposable under these conditions. |
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9th (8)  (40/1 -100%)Three Beauz |
40/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Three Beauz 40/1, Maiden who showed little when eleventh of 12 in handicap at Redcar (6f, good to firm, 28/1). Off 9 months. Has shown winning potential but she returns from nine months off and the ground is a query. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
LANGHOLM has been running well in defeat all year and was only beaten a head into second over 7f at this venue last week. The veteran is 3lb well-in here and is hard to oppose as a result. Mister Sox has also been knocking on the door of late so has to be of some interest. Wreck It Ryley and Harry's Halo complete the shortlist.
WRECK IT RYLEY ran a cracker when runner-up in a higher band of handicap 3 weeks ago, and from the same mark in refitted headgear, he has plenty in his favour. Langholm has been on a frustrating losing run but he certainly arrives in good nick, with Mister Sox likely to give it another good go.
Langholm can go well again but dropping in trip could see MISTER SOX get off the mark for the season.
Ths is the racecard key.
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| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
| T | Top Time speeed rated |
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