There were 49 Races on Thursday 9th May 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Huntingdon, 7 races at Gowran Park, 7 races at Chester, 8 races at Stratford, 6 races at Brighton, 8 races at Tipperary, 6 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.
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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(9)  (9/1 -50%)Radio Goo Goo |
9/1(-50%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Radio Goo Goo 9/1, Enjoyed a productive early-2023 notching 5 wins (including a couple here). Was a shade disappointing having been sent of favourite when fifth at Wolverhampton (6.1f) last month but her mark is on the slide, and she could fare better returned to turf/the minimum trip. 2-2 at the track but both at 6f (0-13 at this trip); lots of other early pace to deal with. |
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1st (1)  (11/4 +58%)Democracy Dilemma |
11/4(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Democracy Dilemma 11/4, Useful gelding who tasted success 4 times last season, signing off with victory in 8-runner C&D handicap (heavy) in September. Not disgraced at Meydan/Jebel Ali for new stable earlier this year and return to handicaps rates a plus (also successful twice from 3 outings at this track). Two-time C&D winner; not at best in UAE for new yard this winter; good draw; contender. |
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2nd (11)  (12/1 +14%)Copper Knight |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Copper Knight 12/1, Veteran who picked up another win at York in July before defying a penalty at Pontefract a week later. Below best towards the end of last season and probably needed the run after 6 months off at Beverley (5f, good to soft) recently. Career-low mark to work with. Three-time C&D winner who is on a good mark; likely to go well despite his advanced years. |
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3rd (3)  (8/1 -7%)Vintage Clarets |
8/1(-7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Vintage Clarets 8/1, Enjoyed a very successful 2023 campaign, scoring 4 times over 5f, and probably needed the run after 5 months off when well held at Pontefract last month. Excuses hard to come by at Ripon (5f, heavy) since, however. Four wins in 2023, including C&D; this should be run to suit; interesting off reduced mark. |
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4th (2)  (10/3 +5%)Roman Dragon |
10/3(+5%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Roman Dragon 10/3, 5-time course winner who returned to form from out of the blue when scoring at Sakhir in February before finishing a creditable third of 17 in handicap there (5f, good to firm) a fortnight later. Not seen since, but he's respected having landed the plum draw. Course specialist but all wins over 6f; career-high mark to defy; 5f perhaps too sharp. |
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5th (10)  (11/1 -22%)Night On Earth |
11/1(-22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Night On Earth 11/1, Scored at Lingfield (5f) in January and resumed winning ways back on turf at Epsom (5f, good) 16 days ago, Kingscote putting his early speed to excellent use and responding well when tackled approaching final 1f. Handicapper reacted with a 7 lb rise and the draw could've been kinder. Blitzed rivals from the front at Epsom latest; stall 12 the obvious stumbling block today. |
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6th (8)  (7/1 +13%)Manila Scouse |
7/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Manila Scouse 7/1, Back-to-back wins at Haydock/Chepstow last August and shaped encouragingly after 6 months off when finishing runner-up at Wetherby (5.5f, soft) 11 days ago. Mark unchanged and he should be bang there with that under his belt. All wins over 5f but on slower ground; things might happen too quickly for him today. |
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7th (12)  (66/1 -164%)She's Centimental |
66/1(-164%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) She's Centimental 66/1, Already hit the target a couple of times this year at Kempton (6f), latest after a longer break last month. Has been rated higher in the past so can remain competitive if building on that returned to turf (finished down the field both previous outings though). Two minor AW wins this year; no turf form and no appeal from stall 11. |
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8th (5)  (14/1 +0%)Changeofmind |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Changeofmind 14/1, Broke 2-y-o course record over C&D on sole start as a juvenile and returned from 10-month absence with comfortable success at Catterick (5f, good to soft) last April. Seen just twice at York after, so a watching brief is advised on return/handicap debut (has been gelded). Unexposed C&D winner; gelded since last seen; down in class but has an awkward draw. |
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9th (7)  (8/1 +0%)Clearpoint |
8/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Clearpoint 8/1, Dual AW winner in the autumn who bounced back to form on just second run for current yard when third at Lingfield (6f) in March, though had the run of the race. Latest effort at Epsom easy to strike a line through (met trouble early) so he's not without each-way hope. Latest fourth can be upgraded having found himself poorly placed early; one to consider. |
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10th (4)  (66/1 -164%)Spoof |
66/1(-164%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Spoof 66/1, Won 4 times last season. Shot back up in the weights as a result and looked badly in need of the run after 5 months off when finishing tailed-off last at Pontefract (5f, heavy) just over 5 weeks ago. Likely he'll prove vulnerable to younger legs here. Low-key return at Pontefract; drawn wide and slower ground would be preferable. |
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11th (6)  (16/1 -14%)Michaela's Boy |
16/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Michaela's Boy 16/1, Went winless in 2023 but showed his usual spark for first half of contest before patently needing the run after 7 months off at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) recently. Tongue tie on for the first time and handicapper has given him a real chance. On a dangerous mark on his 3yo best; low-key return though and lots of other pace in here. |
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DEMOCRACY DILEMMA was not disgraced in a Listed race on dirt at Jebel Ali in February and that followed an encouraging third in a competitive handicap at Meydan. The four-year-old was successful over C&D when last competing in the UK and he looks to have plenty in his favour from stall two here. Copper Knight has dropped to an eyecatching mark and the veteran should not be written off, while Clearpoint and Roman Dragon are two others to note.
An ultra-competitive sprint in which the suggestion is top-weight DEMOCRACY DILEMMA, who won over C&D when last seen on home soil and performed with plenty of credit on both starts in the UAE earlier this year. Michaela's Boy showed his usual spark before tiring at Musselburgh last month, so he heads up the opposition sporting a first-time tongue tie, with Manila Scouse and Radio Goo Goo another couple fancied to go well, too.
Veteran Copper Knight is feared off his lowly mark but VINTAGE CLARETS should be at his peak now and can gain his second C&D win.
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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(9)  (80/1 -21%)I Can Boogy |
80/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) I Can Boogy 80/1, Foaled April 20. 6,000 gns foal, £42,000 yearling, Twilight Son filly. Half-sister to 5f winner Lady Lade and 6f winner Spirit of Applause. Dam unraced due to injury. 33/1, showed nothing when last of 12 in novice at Thirsk (5f, heavy) on debut 19 days ago. Up in trip. Inauspicious debut at Thirsk; best watched. |
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1st (10)  (4/1 +0%)Teej A |
4/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Teej A 4/1, Foaled March 21. 52,000 gns yearling, Mehmas filly. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner (stayed 7f), out of unraced half-sister to useful winner up to 7f Courageous. 4/1, green early when second of 6 in maiden at Nottingham (5f, heavy) on debut 19 days ago. Up in trip. Should improve. Precociously bred filly who showed promise at Nottingham; solid chance from the plum draw. |
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2nd (4)  (3/1 +45%)Rashabar |
3/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Rashabar 3/1, Foaled January 28. €120,000 yearling, Holy Roman Emperor colt. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 1½m-14.5f winner (stays 16.5f) River of Stars. Split a pair of subsequent winners when third of 8 in maiden at Newbury (5.2f, good to soft, 12/1) on debut 20 days ago, running green. Sets decent standard. Solid third at Newbury, splitting subsequent winners; poorly drawn but he's the form pick. |
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3rd (6)  (6/1 -20%)The Flying Seagull |
6/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) The Flying Seagull 6/1, Foaled January 28. €65,000 yearling, Kodiac colt. Dam, 5f winner (stayed 6f), half-sister to 7f/1m winner Shevchenko and 1¾m-2m winner Tigris River (both useful) out of smart winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner) Hula Angel. Yard had a winning 2-y-o newcomer at Newmarket last month. 65,000euros yearling; by Kodiac; one of three runners for this yard; check the betting. |
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4th (2)  (22/1 -57%)King Of Angels |
22/1(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) King Of Angels 22/1, Foaled March 17. 30,000 gns yearling, Dark Angel colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 5f-6f winner Boann. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to 7f-9f winner Many Colours and ungenuine winner up to 1½m First Flight (both smart). Yard had a winning 2-y-o newcomer at Newmarket last month. 30,000gns yearling; connections have a big liking for Chester races; interesting newcomer. |
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5th (1)  (17/2 +23%)Bretton Wood |
17/2(+23%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Bretton Wood 17/2, Foaled March 13. Frankel colt. First foal of connections Prix Morny winner Pretty Pollyanna. 16/1, fifth of 6 in novice event at Newmarket (5f, good) on debut 23 days ago. Up in trip. Likely to improve. Nicely bred colt who should improve with Newmarket debut experience under his belt. |
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6th (3)  (4/1 +11%)Passing Phase |
4/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Passing Phase 4/1, Foaled February 25. 60,000 gns yearling, Lope De Vega colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 7f-1m winner Expecting To Fly and 1m winner I Am Magical. 6/1, third of 6 in novice event at the Curragh (5f, heavy) on debut 18 days ago, not knocked about. Up in trip. Open to improvement. Fractious but proceeded to make a promising debut at the Curragh; enters calculations. |
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7th (5)  (10/1 -100%)Simply Blue |
10/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Simply Blue 10/1, Foaled April 20. £180,000 yearling, Blue Point colt. Dam, winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f winner), half-sister to useful 6.3f/7f winner Galtee Mist. One to note in the betting. £180,000 yearling; by Blue Point; debutant who looks potentially above average. |
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8th (7)  (40/1 -150%)Biddable |
40/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Biddable 40/1, Foaled April 25. €12,000 yearling, Dandy Man filly. Dam, 5f winner, half-sister to 5f/5.4f winner (stayed 1m) May Girl. 33/1, well-held sixth of 14 in novice at Bath (5f, good to soft) on debut 20 days ago. Up in trip. Ran to a meagre RPR at Bath but shaped with promise; may do better. |
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9th (8)  (12/1 -71%)Far Above Mary |
12/1(-71%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Far Above Mary 12/1, Thrice-raced filly (modest form). Up against it. Has consistent 5f form; gives the impression she'll improve for this new trip; in the mix. |
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PASSING PHASE caught the eye when filling third place on his racecourse bow over 5f at the Curragh last month and the son of Lope De Vega could be hard to beat with the benefit of that experience. Rashabar and Bretton Wood also showed plenty of promise on their introductions in races that have both worked out very well, while any market support for The Flying Seagull would have to be noted.
RASHABAR showed plenty when third in what is traditionally a strong maiden at Newbury 3 weeks ago and can overcome his wide stall. The well-bred Bretton Wood should step up on his debut, while Passing Phase and Teej A showed something to work in first-time up.
Well-drawn fillies TEEJ A and Far Above Mary head the shortlist. Rashabar and Passing Phase are respected on form.
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 (2)  (Evens +28%)Never So Brave |
Evens(+28%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Never So Brave Evens, Runner-up to subsequent Group 1 winners Ancient Wisdom and Vandeek on both starts at 2 and duly made no mistake on his Thirsk reappearance (7f, heavy) 19 days ago. Very interesting recruit to the handicap ranks. Very strong form last summer; should build on Thirsk reappearance win; highly respected. |
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2nd (1)  (22/1 -57%)Witness Stand |
22/1(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Witness Stand 22/1, Course debut winner who went on to show useful form later at 2, culminating with a second in Newmarket Group 3 in November. Last of 5 in a 1m Kempton conditions race won by 2000 Guineas winner Notable Speech on reappearance but he might come on for the run. Showed useful form on turf as a 2yo and now returns to the scene of his debut win. |
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3rd (5)  (6/1 +25%)Dashing Darcey |
6/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Dashing Darcey 6/1, Won a pair of 1m Lingfield novices on AW in December. Made a good start to his turf and handicap career when close second over 7f at Newbury 3 weeks ago. Should give another good account. Good second in similar event at Newbury on turf debut; open to further improvement. |
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4th (6)  (40/1 -150%)Gunfighter |
40/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Gunfighter 40/1, Two AW wins last year. Creditable third in 7f handicaps at Lingfield and Kempton at the start of 2024. Presumably been targeted at this by his local stable but he does need to prove he's as good on the turf. Draw not ideal either. Has shown fairly useful form on AW; faces a stiffer task at this level back on turf. |
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5th (7)  (11/2 +66%)Celtic Warrior |
11/2(+66%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Celtic Warrior 11/2, Improved effort when going close in 7f Southwell handicap on reappearance in March and went one better in maiden company at Kempton 2 weeks later, proving determined. Well held both turf starts but much too soon to suggest he isn't effective on the grass. Stable has a strong Chester record. Progressive results on AW; has something to prove in useful handicap returned to turf. |
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6th (4)  (7/2 +50%)Grey Cuban |
7/2(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Grey Cuban 7/2, Fairly useful performer who came good in style in 8.6f Wolverhampton novice on reappearance last month, pulling 6 lengths clear. Drops back in trip for handicap debut. Contender from a low draw under Buick. Gelded prior to his 8l romp at Wolverhampton; could well build on that win; shortlisted. |
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7th (9)  (80/1 -220%)Havanarama |
80/1(-220%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Havanarama 80/1, In good form in handicaps this year on AW this year, gaining a second win when seeing off 6 rivals over 8.6f at Wolverhampton 12 days ago. Another from the yard who needs to show he can translate AW improvement over to the grass. 2 lb out of handicap. Solid record switched to AW this year; faces a much tougher assignment back on turf. |
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NEVER SO BRAVE chased home a pair of subsequent Group 1 winners on his two starts as a juvenile and confirmed that promise when winning easily on his return over 7f at Thirsk last month. With that in mind, the son of No Nay Never merits the utmost respect on his handicap debut here. Dashing Darcey has to be of interest following his narrow defeat at Newbury recently, while Grey Cuban also merits a place on the shortlist.
CELTIC WARRIOR is handily berthed in stall 2 and might prove the answer to this useful 3-y-o handicap. Never So Brave bumped into subsequent Group 1 winners on both starts last year and won easily on his Thirsk return so he appeals as likely to make his mark in some good handicaps for the Sir Michael Stoute yard and is second choice ahead of Grey Cuban.
The Sir Michael Stoute-trained NEVER SO BRAVE (nap) has impressive form and is one to follow. Grey Cuban is second choice.
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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(5)  (9/1 +44%)Harper's Ferry |
9/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Harper's Ferry 9/1, Showed bags of promise when second only start at 2 yrs and having bumped into a smart prospect on return at Doncaster (10.2f) he duly went one place better with something to spare at Windsor (10f) 24 days ago. Likely he can do better still now upped in class. Out of the Oaks winner Talent; 4-7 when off the mark after two 2nds; bottom on ratings. |
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1st (3)  (7/2 +22%)Capulet |
7/2(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Capulet 7/2, Justify colt who landed a Dundalk maiden (1m) on debut in August and stepped up on that when placed in pair of Group 2 events. Not at best when third behind Bracken's Laugh at Chelmsford (1m) 33 days ago but step up in trip worth exploring now and yard have a fine record in this race. Placed in two Group 2s as 2yo; Bracken's Laugh surged past to beat him about 3l on return. |
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2nd (2)  (11/2 -83%)Bracken's Laugh |
11/2(-83%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Bracken's Laugh 11/2, Created a good impression in a couple of runs at 2 yrs (fifth in French Group 1 latterly) and showed a good turn of foot to make a winning return in Chelmsford conditions' event (1m) 33 days ago. Promises to do better still stepping back up in trip. Fifth in Group 1 at Saint-Cloud (1m2f); won two good conditions races, dominant on return. |
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3rd (1)  (7/4 +42%)Jayarebe |
7/4(+42%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Jayarebe 7/4, Zoffany colt who tasted success on debut at Newmarket (7f) last summer and ran with credit when seventh in French Group 1 final start. Upped in trip, took a marked step forward when winning Newmarket listed race (9f) 3 weeks ago and he promises to do better still up further in trip. Returned in impressive fashion, always front rank, to win 1m1f Listed race at Newmarket. |
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4th (4)  (10/3 -48%)God's Window |
10/3(-48%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) God's Window 10/3, Doncaster maiden winner (1m) who ran a fine race in the Group 1 Futurity Trophy back there in October, displaying signs of inexperience but finishing off well for third behind Ancient Wisdom. Completed simple task in Nottingham novice on return 3 weeks ago and very interesting stepping up in trip. 2l third of seven in Group 1 Futurity; different ground but bred to stay at least 1m2f. |
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GOD'S WINDOW reached the frame in the Group 1 Futurity at Doncaster before making it two wins out of three starts in a minor novice event on his reappearance at Nottingham. John & Thady Gosden's Dubawi colt should relish this step up in trip and, with further improvement highly likely, he is the one to beat. Jayarebe was a smooth winner of the Feilden at Newmarket and has to be taken very seriously, despite his penalty, while Bracken's Laugh is a player after numbering Capulet among his victims at Chelmsford.
GOD'S WINDOW quickly reached a useful level in 2 starts as a juvenile (stayed on for third in 1m Group 1) and having blown the cobwebs away in calmer waters on return at Nottingham, the son of Dubawi looks every inch the type to take his form up another notch now his stamina is tested further. Jayarebe created a good impression when scoring at Newmarket latest and he can do better still, with Capulet another likely to benefit from this increase in trip.
Having made such an impression with wins last month, JAYAREBE and Bracken's Laugh top the list from Futurity 3rd God's Window.
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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(7)  (100/1 +33%)Wynter Wildes |
100/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Wynter Wildes 100/1, Successful 3 times in handicaps during a productive 2023 campaign. Also finished a fine third in an AW listed event at Lingfield in November but has found it tougher back in handicaps on her last 2 outings, ninth of 13 at Epsom on her recent return. Looks to be up against it. Has the worst chance at the weights in this first Group attempt. |
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1st (6)  (13/8 +19%)Point Lonsdale |
13/8(+19%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Point Lonsdale 13/8, Showed improved form on his first 2 starts last season, making it back-to-back wins when landing the Huxley Stakes at this meeting. Campaigned mainly at Group 1 level for the remainder of the campaign and ran creditably in the Dubai Sheema Classic 40 days ago. Major player upped in trip. Won the Huxley Stakes at this meeting 12 months ago; bred to stay this new trip; respected. |
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2nd (2)  (11/4 -38%)Arrest |
11/4(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Arrest 11/4, Looked a good prospect when winning the Chester Vase here on last season's return. After a couple of lesser efforts, back on track when successful in the Geoffrey Freer Stakes at Newbury prior to a find second in the St Leger. Respected with his reappearance run behind him. Won the Chester Vase and second in St Leger last term; needed his Newbury reappearance run. |
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3rd (1)  (4/1 +33%)Alsakib |
4/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Alsakib 4/1, Developed into a smart performer in 2023, winning 4 times including valuable handicaps at Ascot and Newmarket late in the season. Run best excused in Qatar on his final outing of the year and possibly needed the run after 4 months off at Newbury 19 days ago. Not discounted. Productive last term; may resume his progress with Newbury reappearance under his belt. |
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4th (3)  (6/1 -33%)Deauville Legend |
6/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Deauville Legend 6/1, Most progressive at 3 yrs, winning twice at Group level before excellent fourth in the Melbourne Cup. Wasn't able to match that form in 3 starts last year, fourth of 6 in listed race at Windsor when last seen in August, but he could still have more to offer with blinkers now applied. Won the Great Voltigeur in 2022; good claims provided he takes well to first-time blinkers. |
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5th (4)  (10/1 +0%)Enemy |
10/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Enemy 10/1, Has looked as good as ever this year, returning to winning ways in minor event at Southwell in January. Only narrowly denied in Saudi Arabia next time, before being left poorly placed when mid-field in the Dubai Gold Cup 40 days ago. Can give another good account. Retains ability aged seven but is still seeking first Group win after many attempts. |
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6th (5)  (40/1 -100%)L'astronome |
40/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) L'astronome 40/1, Smart performer in France and made an encouraging stable debut when third in listed race at this course in September. However, has gone backwards from that effort in 2 starts since, off 6 months (had a wind op) ahead of finishing down the field in a Newbury handicap 20 days ago. Posted his best British effort at Chester but this is a difficult task on the figures. |
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Last year's Chester Vase hero ARREST comes into this contest on the back of an underwhelming return to action when only seventh in the John Porter at Newbury. That run was arguably too bad to be true and he is a class act on his day, so he is well worth another chance. Point Lonsdale, who landed the Huxley Stakes at this meeting 12 months ago, is the top-rated in the field and has his first attempt at the distance, while Deauville Legend tries first-time blinkers and is another to note.
A winner at this meeting last year, POINT LONSDALE has been running to a similar level of form in Group 1 races since, setting the pace when finishing mid-field in the Dubai Sheema Classic on his latest outing, so he is taken to resume winning ways as he goes up in trip. Arrest was also successful here 12 months ago and is feared most, ahead of Deauville Legend.
Last year's Chester Vase and Huxley Stakes winners are set for an interesting clash. ARREST gets the vote over Point Lonsdale.
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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(2)  (12/1 +14%)Parlando |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Parlando 12/1, Useful sort who scored in Bahrain in February but was some way below form at Doncaster back in this country. Short break since but others are more appealing. Did well in Bahrain over winter but only midfield in Lincoln back in Britain. |
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1st (6)  (8/1 +20%)Tony Montana |
8/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Tony Montana 8/1, Fairly useful sort who produced a better effort for this stable when third at Chelmsford 6 months ago. Well treated if he's tune up for this return and the draw should help. 1m2f novice winner; best run in handicaps when third on AW in November; capable when fresh. |
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2nd (7)  (9/1 +10%)Loyal Touch |
9/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Loyal Touch 9/1, Scored at Newcastle in March and gave it another good go from the front there last time, finding only one too strong. Can make his presence felt if not hassled for the lead. Arrives in form from AW; just as good on turf; this track could suit front-running style. |
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3rd (10)  (4/1 -14%)Crystal Mariner |
4/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Crystal Mariner 4/1, Landed 10f maiden at Newcastle in May before very good third of 9 in minor event at Redcar. Seemed amiss at Newmarket next time and not seen for 9 months since. Expert handler could get him back on track and he's the type to make a better 4yo. Lightly raced 4yo who reappears after gelding and wind operations; betting interesting. |
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4th (5)  (12/1 -50%)Pearl Eye |
12/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Pearl Eye 12/1, Tasted success 4 times on turf at up to 8.5f last year and returned better than ever to edge ahead late at Pontefract on return 8 days ago. Should go well again under a penalty. Four 1m wins in 2023 and went in again on reappearance; proven over C&D; shortlisted. |
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5th (11)  (80/1 -21%)Selwan |
80/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Selwan 80/1, First run since leaving Alan King when seventh of 9 in handicap at Leicester (8.2f, heavy, 100/1) 12 days ago. Back up in trip but needs to prove that he retains ability. Useful on Flat in France but no show in Britain, including hurdles and recent yard debut. |
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6th (8)  (9/1 -20%)Baryshnikov |
9/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Baryshnikov 9/1, Ended long-losing run when landing 6-runner handicap at Redcar (10f, soft) 7 days ago. Carries penalty and remains fairly treated on his best form but he's the sort that needs plenty to go his way round a track like this. Scored at Redcar last week and has won twice at this meeting, including this in 2021. |
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7th (4)  (11/2 +27%)Dream Harder |
11/2(+27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Dream Harder 11/2, Creditable 4 lengths third of 9 to Intinso in handicap at Wolverhampton on penultimate start and wasn't seen to best effect when down the field at Kempton last time. Would need everything to drop right if he's to make an impact. Course winner last summer but wasn't at his best on AW latest. |
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8th (12)  (8/1 +56%)Toshizou |
8/1(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Toshizou 8/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2020. Bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap (6/1) at Pontefract (10f, heavy) 17 days ago. Not in top form and others make more appeal. Beaten 19 times since winning in 2020 and well-held fifth back on turf latest. |
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9th (3)  (14/1 -56%)Al Rufaa |
14/1(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Al Rufaa 14/1, Shaped well at Wolverhampton on penultimate outing, then wasn't seen to best effect at Lingfield last time. Remains well treated on old form and is very much one to consider back from a break. Well behind Inspiritus at Lingfield on Good Friday; others more persuasive back on turf. |
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10th (9)  (100/1 -100%)Al Zaraqaan |
100/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Al Zaraqaan 100/1, Known more as a useful chaser nowadays and didn't fire back on the Flat at Wolverhampton 54 days ago. Prolific under both codes; well held on AW in March but he has a lower mark on turf. |
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11th (1)  (7/2 +13%)Inspiritus |
7/2(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Inspiritus 7/2, Boasts a steadily progressive profile and doubled his tally for the year in impressive fashion at Lingfield 41 days ago, tanking through the race. Looks the one to beat back on turf. Big improver in AW handicaps and sure to go well if as effective back on turf. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Lingfield scorer Inspiritus appreciated the removal of the hood when posting a career-best performance in late March. Roger Varian's gelding warrants respect off a 5lb higher mark and this switch to turf shouldn't prevent another bold bid. However, fellow last-time-out scorer PEARL EYE may prove to be the better handicapped of the pair after winning a shade cosily at Pontefract and the four-year-old could be tough to beat if coping with the quick turnaround. Loyal Touch and Baryshnikov also enter the reckoning.
INSPIRITUS is the most progressive in this field and should get a reasonable position from stall 6, so he gets the nod over fellow last-time-out winner Pearl Eye. Al Rufaa's latest effort is best excused and he's expected to get back on track.
The style in which INSPIRITUS landed a big-field AW handicap at Lingfield suggests that a 5lb rise won't stop him if as good on turf.
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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(6)  (100/1 -150%)Trojan Storm |
100/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Trojan Storm 100/1, Showed promise initially but failed to progress on handicap bow at Wolverhampton where he was 8 lengths behind Fouroneohfever. Hopes pinned on the first-time cheekpieces helping to spark improvement now switched to turf. Cheekpieces go on, as he needs to leave his last three efforts well behind him. |
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1st (2)  (2/1 +47%)Fouroneohfever |
2/1(+47%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Fouroneohfever 2/1, Shaped well all 3 starts on the AW towards the end of last year and benefited from the step up to this trip when narrowly prevailing on his handicap bow back from a break at Wolverhampton recently. 3 lb rise almost certainly underestimates him and he's of strong interest switched to turf here. Won seasonal/handicap debut by a nose in five-runner race at Wolverhampton (1m4f); up 3lb. |
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2nd (3)  (10/3 -33%)Contacto |
10/3(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Contacto 10/3, Wasn't seen to best effect in a Yarmouth novice on return last month and duly left that form well behind upped to this trip on recent handicap debut at Doncaster (soft) where he won by 7 lengths. The handicapper has predictably hit him hard (raised 9 lb) but further improvement is highly likely. Easily best was 7l win at Doncaster when upped to 1m4f on recent handicap debut; up 9lb. |
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3rd (1)  (17/2 +53%)User Amistoso |
17/2(+53%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) User Amistoso 17/2, Made the frame all 3 starts in maiden/novice company as a juvenile but he was beaten 16 lengths when sixth on his return/handicap debut upped to 1¼m at Newmarket last month. Should at least come on for that run but he remains on a stiff-looking mark and big step forward needed here. Respectable 6th of 9 behind a runaway winner latest; 1m4f needs to unlock huge improvement. |
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4th (4)  (14/1 +22%)Mach Ten |
14/1(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Mach Ten 14/1, Gelded ahead of low-key handicap debut at Doncaster in March but took a step back in the right direction when fourth in a 5-runner contest at Wolverhampton (1½m) where he was beaten just over a length. Still, he'll need to raise his game now tried in cheekpieces if he's to play a leading role. Close staying-on 4th of 5 at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) unable to challenge; cheekpieces now. |
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5th (7)  (28/1 -75%)It's Not Risky |
28/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) It's Not Risky 28/1, In good form at the start of the year, bagging small-field handicaps at Southwell (11f) and Wolverhampton (9.5f) before finishing a good third upped to this trip at Kempton. More will be needed back on turf if he's to regain the winning thread. Won two small-field handicaps on Tapeta (1m3f/9.4f); creditable 3rd over 1m4f on Polytrack. |
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6th (10)  (20/1 -25%)Filibustering |
20/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Filibustering 20/1, Clear signs of ability in 3 starts on the AW during the winter and improved back from a break upped to 1¾m for his handicap debut at Wetherby (soft) where he was narrowly denied. 4 lb 'well-in' here and should give a good account of himself with this drop in trip unlikely to be a major issue. Beaten a neck in recent seven-runner Class 6 at Wetherby (1m6f, soft); due to go up 4lb. |
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7th (9)  (20/1 -43%)Glistening Nights |
20/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Glistening Nights 20/1, Was knocking on the door on the AW during the winter, just touched off at Wolverhampton (9.5f) when last seen in January. Gelded since and this stiffer test should be right up his street, so he's certainly not without each-way hope back on turf. 0-8; gelded since latest outing; worth a crack at 1m4f on performance and pedigree. |
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8th (8)  (11/4 -38%)Arch Legend |
11/4(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Arch Legend 11/4, Left qualifying runs well behind when making a winning handicap bow at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) last month. Followed up in good style under a penalty at Wolverhampton and should make a bold bid to complete the hat-trick for a yard that landed 3 of the last 6 runnings of this contest. About 1m4f for wins at Windsor (good) and Wolverhampton (AW; easily made all); 6lb penalty. |
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9th (5)  (50/1 -150%)Takes Time |
50/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Takes Time 50/1, Big prices when down the field on first 2 starts at Wolverhampton last month but stepped up when finding just one too strong in a heavy-ground Haydock novice (1m) 12 days ago. May well improve now upped in trip for this handicap debut but others make more appeal all the same. 2nd latest (1m, soft); handicap debut demands a lot more but there's stamina in the family. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
CONTACTO proved a different proposition on his handicap bow when scooting away from his rivals at Doncaster. A 9lb hike in the ratings for that easy victory looks far from insurmountable and Andrew Balding's colt is taken to follow up. The biggest threat may emerge from the progressive Arch Legend, who isn't taken lightly in his quest to land a hat-trick, especially considering he is 4lb well-in. Glistening Nights is a potential improver upped further in distance.
Several upwardly mobile types on show here with ARCH LEGEND the most appealing of them. He represents a yard with a solid record in this race in recent years and, officially 4 lb ahead of the handicapper under a penalty, he is taken to complete the hat-trick following his thoroughly decisive all-the-way success at Wolverhampton last week. Fouroneohfever opened his account at the same course on his latest start and is just about second choice ahead of another last-time-out winner in Contacto.
Fouroneohfever is respected after his recent win but ARCH LEGEND can register his third win in three weeks.
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