There were 21 Races on Thursday 5th January 2023 across 3 meetings. There was 7 races at Wolverhampton, 7 races at Ffos Las, 7 races at Chelmsford-City, 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 (5) (8/1 -60%) El Hombre |
8/1(-60%) | (5) El Hombre 8/1, Ended lengthy losing run at Wolverhampton (6f) in October and remained in good form since, likely to have finished placed granted a clear passage when fifth back at that venue 18 days ago. Well in the mix. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (1) (7/1 +18%) Magical Max |
7/1(+18%) | (1) Magical Max 7/1, Won both starts as a juvenile in 2019 but has failed to add to his tally, missing all of 2021. Shaped well at Thirsk in April but disappointing thereafter on turf last summer. Switched yards ahead of this and time to catch him could well be fresh from career-low mark on AW debut. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (2) (3/1 -20%) Porfin |
3/1(-20%) | (2) Porfin 3/1, Better than ever when adding to his tally at Lingfield (6f) on penultimate start and turned in another solid effort when runner-up at Southwell (6f) 7 days ago. Hard to rule out in present groove. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (4) (10/1 -25%) Lilkian |
10/1(-25%) | (4) Lilkian 10/1, C&D winner. Below form 8 lengths fifth of 9 to Porfin in handicap (4/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 14 days ago, ridden 2f out and weakening final 1f. Bounce back not ruled out. Engaged 6.30 Kempton Wednesday. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (3) (7.5/1 +6%) Astro Jakk |
7.5/1(+6%) | (3) Astro Jakk 7.5/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. 8/1, good third of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 18 days ago, missing break but keeping on. Blinkers again discarded here but slow starts remain a cause for concern. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (7) (2.25/1 +59%) Show Me A Sunset |
2.25/1(+59%) | (7) Show Me A Sunset 2.25/1, Losing run is mounting up but he arrives having returned to form when runner-up in a C&D handicap 2 days ago, ridden closer to the pace than usual. One to bear in mind from a handy draw. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (6) (6.5/1 +24%) Yimou |
6.5/1(+24%) | (6) Yimou 6.5/1, Twenty eight runs since last win in 2020. 20/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 16 days ago. Back up in trip. Others more persuasive. |
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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) (1.5/1 -20%) Cool Lightning |
1.5/1(-20%) | (1) Cool Lightning 1.5/1, Solid efforts both starts thus far, latest when narrow second of 6 in minor event at Southwell (6.1f) 69 days ago. Holds strong claims. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (2) (1/1 +33%) Prospering |
1/1(+33%) | (2) Prospering 1/1, Left debut form well behind when second of 13 in minor event at Southwell (7.1f) 30 days ago. May be capable of better yet. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (6) (4.5/1 +0%) Flying Kiss |
4.5/1(+0%) | (6) Flying Kiss 4.5/1, Kessaar filly. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 1m-1¼m winner Purple Ribbon. Trainer’s newcomers command respect. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (4) (25/1 -127%) Harry The Haggler |
25/1(-127%) | (4) Harry The Haggler 25/1, Once-raced gelding. Last of 4 in minor event at Newmarket (6f, good, 10/3) on debut. Off 7 months/gelded. Tongue strap on for 1st time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (3) (80/1 -60%) Fayasel |
80/1(-60%) | (3) Fayasel 80/1, Twice-raced colt. 50/1, last of 4 in minor event at this C&D 17 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (7) (200/1 -100%) Zany Idea |
200/1(-100%) | (7) Zany Idea 200/1, Once-raced filly. 50/1, last of 7 in claimer at this course (7f) on debut 17 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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Vienna Poppy |
(13) (16/1 -33%)16/1(-33%) | (13) Vienna Poppy 16/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 16 in handicap at this course (8f, 100/1) 70 days ago. Back down in trip with blinkers now the choice of headgear. First run for yard after leaving Charlie Wallis and one to note in the betting. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1st (9) (40/1 -60%) Privilege |
40/1(-60%) | (9) Privilege 40/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. 18/1 and visored for 1st time, fared no better when last of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 36 days ago. Return of cheekpieces needs to have a positive effect. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (6) (6.5/1 +28%) Jumira Bridge |
6.5/1(+28%) | (6) Jumira Bridge 6.5/1, C&D winner in October. Below form both starts since, eighth of 10 in minor event at Southwell (6.1f) 7 days ago. Could bounce back returned to this track. Merits consideration. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (10) (8.5/1 -6%) Shamshon |
8.5/1(-6%) | (10) Shamshon 8.5/1, Course winner. Twenty five runs since last win in 2021. 8/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 27 days ago, nearest finish. Capable of getting involved back up in trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (8) (33/1 -136%) Oxygen Thief |
33/1(-136%) | (8) Oxygen Thief 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Never involved when tenth of 11 in handicap debut (28/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f). Off 8 months. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (14) (4/1 +50%) Viewfromthestars |
4/1(+50%) | (14) Viewfromthestars 4/1, Modest gelding. 16/1, only eighth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 15 days ago. Ran well when third at this C&D in November, so he's not dismissed lightly back here. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (5) (28/1 -180%) Iesha |
28/1(-180%) | (5) Iesha 28/1, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in January 2022. Below form last 2 starts, seventh of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 9/1) 24 days ago. Needs to get back on track returned to 6f. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (7) (2.25/1 +72%) Maybe Tonight |
2.25/1(+72%) | (7) Maybe Tonight 2.25/1, Followed good run with a lesser one when twelfth of 14 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 10/1). Off 93 days. Up in trip as he makes polytrack debut. Yard going well. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (3) (28/1 -155%) Company Minx |
28/1(-155%) | (3) Company Minx 28/1, C&D winner in August. After 8 weeks off, last of 9 in handicap also at this C&D (14/1) 35 days ago. Could do better back in a minor event, but has wide draw to overcome. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (4) (8/1 -45%) Delagate The Lady |
8/1(-45%) | (4) Delagate The Lady 8/1, C&D winner. Continued below form when ninth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 50/1). Off 9 months. First run for yard after leaving Michael Attwater. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (2) (22/1 +45%) Cazeva Princess |
22/1(+45%) | (2) Cazeva Princess 22/1, 33/1 and blinkered for 1st time, ran no sort of race when last of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f). Off 129 days. Cheekpieces back on. In the frame both starts over C&D in 2022, but others more persuasive. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11th (11) (4/1 +11%) Tahonta |
4/1(+11%) | (11) Tahonta 4/1, Run best excused when fifth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 20 days ago, stumbling start. Has been shaping well since joining current yard, so could be ready to get back to winning ways. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12th (1) (40/1 +20%) Billiebrookedit |
40/1(+20%) | (1) Billiebrookedit 40/1, Remains a maiden after 24 Flat runs. After over 2 years off, last of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 50/1) 27 days ago. Has enough to prove at present. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
13th (12) (100/1 +33%) Threeways Bruce |
100/1(+33%) | (12) Threeways Bruce 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 250/1, stumbled and unseated rider start in minor event at Chepstow (6.1f, good to firm). Off 128 days. Best watched as he makes polytrack debut. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1) (2.75/1 +8%) Storm Catcher |
2.75/1(+8%) | (1) Storm Catcher 2.75/1, Shaped well back from 9 months off at Lingfield (10f) in November and justified good support to double career tally in a C&D handicap 4 weeks ago. 3 lb higher mark shouldn't prevent another good showing. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1st (7) (6/1 +8%) Bit Harsh |
6/1(+8%) | (7) Bit Harsh 6/1, 4-y-o who got firmly back on track in first-time cheekpieces when shedding maiden tag in a C&D handicap 5 weeks ago, edging left and keeping on. This is tougher but he's still unexposed and may yet have more to offer. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (6) (22/1 -120%) Buxted Too |
22/1(-120%) | (6) Buxted Too 22/1, Capitalised on reduced mark to double career tally over C&D in October. However, not in same form from 4 lb higher mark when last of 9 back here 5 weeks ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (9) (11/1 -38%) The Bay Warrior |
11/1(-38%) | (9) The Bay Warrior 11/1, C&D winner. 7/1, creditable 1¼ lengths second of 8 to Storm Catcher in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago. Goes well here but yet to get his head in front from mark this high. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (8) (10/1 +0%) Richard R H B |
10/1(+0%) | (8) Richard R H B 10/1, Twenty one runs since last win in 2020. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap (3/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 31 days ago, headed over 1f out and one paced. One of 2 runners from this yard. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (5) (2.25/1 +50%) Mafia Power |
2.25/1(+50%) | (5) Mafia Power 2.25/1, Ended losing run on sole start for Mick Appleby at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in October and gained reward for string of consistent efforts for present yard when resuming winning ways back at that venue 2 days ago. Should go well again. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (2) (18/1 -80%) Crack Regiment |
18/1(-80%) | (2) Crack Regiment 18/1, Course winner who ran best race for a while back on AW when fifth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (1m) 48 days ago, needing stronger gallop/short of room briefly 1f out. One to keep an eye on from career-low mark. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (3) (20/1 -135%) Lebsayer |
20/1(-135%) | (3) Lebsayer 20/1, 5/1, first run since leaving Sir Michael Stoute when ninth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 15 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Cheekpieces on 1st time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (10) (14/1 -40%) Boasty |
14/1(-40%) | (10) Boasty 14/1, C&D winner who wasn't disgraced when sixth of 11 in handicap back over this C&D in August, pushed along home turn but not quicken. Absent since but no forlorn hope for each-way purposes on return to action. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (4) (14/1 +30%) Big Narstie |
14/1(+30%) | (4) Big Narstie 14/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. First run since leaving Richard Spencer when eighth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 3/1) 40 days ago. Lurking on a handy mark if he can build on that up in trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11th (12) (80/1 +0%) Seattle King |
80/1(+0%) | (12) Seattle King 80/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 40/1) 31 days ago, left behind from 2f out. Assessor continues to relinquish his grip but he can only be watched again here. |
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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 (9) (22/1 -38%) Sirius White |
22/1(-38%) | (9) Sirius White 22/1, No better than mid-field in various events and he's opposable again. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (6) (4/1 +11%) Hachert |
4/1(+11%) | (6) Hachert 4/1, Modest gelding. Twenty three runs since last win in 2021. One of better efforts when fourth of 11 in handicap (22/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 15 days ago. Place claims if able to reproduce that form. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (10) (10/1 +17%) Somedayonedaynever |
10/1(+17%) | (10) Somedayonedaynever 10/1, Modest filly. Never dangerous when ninth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 31 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (7) (20/1 +20%) Kaswarah |
20/1(+20%) | (7) Kaswarah 20/1, Poor mare. Remains a maiden after 24 Flat runs. Seventh of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 80/1) 15 days ago, hampered. Easy to look elsewhere. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (5) (4/1 +11%) Fact Or Fable |
4/1(+11%) | (5) Fact Or Fable 4/1, Modest gelding. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 12/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 64 days ago. Operating below best on recent outings but would hold claims if able to recapture best form. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (3) (1.2/1 +47%) Chagall |
1.2/1(+47%) | (3) Chagall 1.2/1, Modest gelding. Won over 1m here in November. 9/1, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 24 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Shortlist material. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (4) (16/1 -129%) Eagle Path |
16/1(-129%) | (4) Eagle Path 16/1, Modest filly. Disappoining for Ismail Mohammed and has continued out of sorts for current yard. Others more persuasive. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (12) (150/1 -127%) Tilsworth Jade |
150/1(-127%) | (12) Tilsworth Jade 150/1, Modest filly. 200/1, last of 9 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 20 days ago. Hard to see her making any impact. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (8) (28/1 -40%) Plantatree |
28/1(-40%) | (8) Plantatree 28/1, Modest filly. Yet to build on her second at Yarmouth in the summer, last of 14 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 28/1) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. |
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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) (7/1 +0%) Night Traveller |
7/1(+0%) | (5) Night Traveller 7/1, Maiden who was easy to back and shaped as if needing the run on the back of 5 months off when last of 12 in handicap (28/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 20 days ago. Entitled to be sharper with that under her belt and she's operating from a career-low mark. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (8) (6.5/1 +0%) Arpina |
6.5/1(+0%) | (8) Arpina 6.5/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. Ninth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (12/1) 49 days ago, weakening final 1f. No surprise to see a better showing given she's more consistent than most at this sort of level. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (2) (5.5/1 -38%) Laurentia |
5.5/1(-38%) | (2) Laurentia 5.5/1, Ended lengthy losing run over C&D in September. Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (10f) 24 days ago, not ideally placed. Cheekpieces back on. Can make presence felt. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (6) (1.2/1 +40%) Lake Sand |
1.2/1(+40%) | (6) Lake Sand 1.2/1, Dual C&D winner who returned from 5 months off with a creditable fourth in 12-runner C&D handicap in November. No surprise to see him in the mix again. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (1) (7.5/1 +58%) Teekana |
7.5/1(+58%) | (1) Teekana 7.5/1, Maiden who showed ability in 3 starts at 2 yrs but failed to kick on in handicaps last year, including for present yard, seventh of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (1m) 22 days ago. Mark has eased further at least and rider takes off handy 5 lb. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (9) (20/1 -100%) Hammock |
20/1(-100%) | (9) Hammock 20/1, Maiden who arrives having finished fifth of 8 from just out of the weights in a 1m Lingfield handicap 24 days ago. Blinkers again the headgear of choice but more needed if she's to break her duck here. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (4) (25/1 -317%) Moving For Gold |
25/1(-317%) | (4) Moving For Gold 25/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving Tom Clover when last of 11 in handicap at this course (6f) in September, in rear and beaten long way out. Given another break subsequently but plenty to prove. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (3) (14/1 -27%) Steel Duchess |
14/1(-27%) | (3) Steel Duchess 14/1, Temperamental sort. First run since leaving Darryll Holland when seventh of 8 in handicap (25/1) at Lingfield (1m) 24 days ago, off bridle before most and never landing a blow. Blinkers/tongue tie now the headgear of choice. |
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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 (6) (1.88/1 +32%) Bascinet |
1.88/1(+32%) | (6) Bascinet 1.88/1, Consistent sort who made the frame again when third of 7 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 20 days ago, missing break. Likely to be in the mix again. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (1) (1.5/1 +14%) Hooves Like Jagger |
1.5/1(+14%) | (1) Hooves Like Jagger 1.5/1, Back to form when creditable third of 13 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f) 38 days ago. Races off same mark and is one for the shortlist. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (9) (9/1 +36%) Tom Hazelgrove |
9/1(+36%) | (9) Tom Hazelgrove 9/1, Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at this course (14f, 66/1) 17 days ago. Others have achieved more. 1 lb out of the weights. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (7) (16/1 -60%) Affair |
16/1(-60%) | (7) Affair 16/1, C&D winner who was returning from short break when creditable fifth of 9 in handicap (40/1) at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 26 days ago. Player if building on that. 1 lb out of the weights. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (2) (7/1 -27%) Ciao Adios |
7/1(-27%) | (2) Ciao Adios 7/1, Winner at Salisbury in July. Good second of 10 in handicap (20/1) at Kempton (11f) 17 days ago, running on late. Up in trip. Not out of things. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (5) (18/1 -64%) Miss Tiki |
18/1(-64%) | (5) Miss Tiki 18/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving Richard Hughes when bit below form fourth of 10 in handicap at Brighton (11.9f, good to soft, 11/1). Off 122 days. Others preferred. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (4) (18/1 +0%) Party Planner |
18/1(+0%) | (4) Party Planner 18/1, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable second of 11 in minor event (28/1) at Lingfield (13f, AW), no match for winner. Off 149 days. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (8) (40/1 -60%) Reel Of Fortune |
40/1(-60%) | (8) Reel Of Fortune 40/1, Last of 5 in handicap (22/1) at Bath (14f, firm). Off 177 days. Makes polytrack debut. Tongue strap on for 1st time/had wind operation. Hard to recommend. 1 lb out of the weights. |
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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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