There were 55 Races on Saturday 13th July 2024 across 8 meetings. There was 8 races at Wexford, 7 races at Navan, 7 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Ascot, 7 races at York, 6 races at Chester, 6 races at Salisbury, 7 races at Hamilton, 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 (7)  (13/8 +19%)Grey Fable |
13/8(+19%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Grey Fable 13/8, Remains a maiden after 21 Flat runs but ran well on his first outing since leaving Ms Sheila Lavery when good second of 9 in handicap at this C&D (heavy) 28 days ago, sticking to task. Shortlist material. 0-21 but made promising start for new yard when C&D runner-up latest; weighted to go well. |
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2nd (8)  (9/1 -64%)Hot Team |
9/1(-64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Hot Team 9/1, Scored at Catterick in May before doubling his tally for the season at Hamilton (9.2f, good to firm) the following month. Another sound effort when fourth of 11 in handicap at Newbury (11f, good to firm, 13/2) 18 days ago and holds place claims once again. Won at Hamilton before a solid fourth of 11 at Newbury (1m4f) 18 days ago; shortlisted. |
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3rd (2)  (22/1 +33%)Green Team |
22/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Green Team 22/1, More miss than hit last season and has continued to fall in the weights without showing any sign of taking advantage this year. Back in trip with visor applied but remains hard to fancy. It's 18 starts since last win and he beat only one in 2m Newcastle handicap two weeks ago. |
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4th (3)  (22/1 -120%)V Power |
22/1(-120%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) V Power 22/1, Ex-Irish gelding who showed improved form on handicap debut when second of 7 at Kempton (12f) in February. Failed to stay longer trip at Chelmsford the following month and remains somewhat unexposed. Good Kempton second before failing to stay 1m6f; not ruled out back in trip. |
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5th (5)  (20/1 +20%)Lunar Jet |
20/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Lunar Jet 20/1, Soft-ground specialist scored early last season at Redcar (10f, heavy). Merely passed beaten rivals at Newbury last time and others are preferred under these conditions. Not disgraced when seventh at Newbury in May so can't be discounted off a falling mark. |
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6th (4)  (7/1 -17%)Sutue Alshams |
7/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Sutue Alshams 7/1, Scored at Musselburgh on his penultimate outing last term and shaped as if back in form when fifth of 7 in handicap there (16f, good) 10 days ago, just appearing stretched by longer trip. Not discounted from last winning mark. Shaped as if in good nick when fifth at Musselburgh (2m) latest; possibilities. |
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7th (6)  (12/1 -200%)Natchez Trace |
12/1(-200%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Natchez Trace 12/1, Ran well returned to the Flat when second of 9 in handicap at Catterick (12.1f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Remains well treated if able to take another step forward here. Good second in 1m4f Catterick handicap 25 days ago; he ought to be thereabouts once more. |
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8th (1)  (7/1 -100%)Haliphon |
7/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Haliphon 7/1, Winless since landing this race in 2022 but produced one of this season's better efforts when second of 8 in handicap (10/1) at Epsom (12f, good) 10 days ago. Respected from unchanged mark. Good second at Epsom ten days ago; this C&D winner needs considering off the same mark. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
The vote goes to HALIPHON, who was almost able to exploit a sliding handicap mark when filling the runner-up spot at Epsom last time. Ian Williams' charge is afforded an ease in class today and, from an unchanged rating, must hold every chance of going one better. On his first start for the Karl Thornton team, Grey Fable also claimed a silver medal over C&D last month and he is of significant interest. Sutue Alshams is another to consider.
GREY FABLE ended his time with Sheila Lavery in good form and made a fine start for new connections when runner-up over C&D earlier last month, so is taken to finally get off the mark. Haliphon landed this race 2 years ago and showed more to be positive about at Epsom last time, so also merits consideration, whilst Natchez Trace completes the shortlist after an encouraging effort at Catterick.
Karl Thornton's new recruit GREY FABLE can build on the promise of his C&D second last time and gain an overdue breakthrough 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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(10)  (33/1 +0%)Jagetme |
33/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Jagetme 33/1, Foaled February 17. €26,000 foal, 25,000 gns yearling, €62,000 2-y-o, Soldier's Call filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 1¼m winner Sir Zelmer and 2-y-o 9.5f winner Sol Cayo. Faces a tough draw on debut. Half-sister to 7 winners so this Soldier's Call filly makes lots of appeal on her debut. |
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(4)  (40/1 -100%)Ay Gee Ell |
40/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Ay Gee Ell 40/1, Very green when eighth of 14 in minor event at Thirsk (6f, good) on debut 10 days ago, slowly away and making little impression. Needs to have learnt plenty from that first experience and has wide draw to overcome. Very green when debut eighth at Thirsk; this Sands Of Mali colt can take a step forward. |
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1st (7)  (3/1 +25%)Fuji Mountain |
3/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Fuji Mountain 3/1, Left debut form well behind when runner-up to a useful prospect at Nottingham in June, before again showing good speed when finishing eleventh of 27 in Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, firm). Can make another bold bid. Fair form shown when 11th in Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot; holds solid claims. |
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2nd (2)  (85/40 -13%)Zabeel Road |
85/40(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Zabeel Road 85/40, Made the perfect start at Ayr in April and ran to a similar level under a penalty when fourth at York next time. Gave a good account when ninth of 27 in Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, firm), so he looks a major player back down in grade. Very good ninth in Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot latest; player now lowered in grade. |
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3rd (1)  (10/1 -186%)Up The Clarets |
10/1(-186%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Up The Clarets 10/1, Hamilton debut winner who ran well conceding weight all round when second in a Musselburgh seller. in June. Subsequently claimed from Richard Fahey, before facing a stiff task in Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) last month. Worth another chance. Won on debut at Hamilton for Richard Fahey; stiff task on yard debut so not ruled out. |
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4th (5)  (100/1 -100%)Captain Pickles |
100/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Captain Pickles 100/1, Looked one for the longer term when fourth of 5 in maiden at Ayr (6f, good to firm) on debut 3 weeks ago, racing freely before dropping away final 1f. Others preferred. Hinted at promise when a debut fourth at Ayr; this son of Dark Angel can build on it now. |
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5th (6)  (11/1 +45%)Fallen Soldier |
11/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Fallen Soldier 11/1, Was sent off big odds (50/1) on debut and looked in need of the experience when eighth of 13 in maiden at Beverley (5f, good) a week ago. Should know more with that first run behind him. Late headway when eighth at Beverley on his debut; should improve for the experience. |
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6th (11)  (33/1 -267%)She Went Whoosh |
33/1(-267%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) She Went Whoosh 33/1, Promise when runner-up in a Ripon maiden (5f) on his first outing, but wasn't able to repeat that effort 12 days later when fifth of 6 in minor event at Pontefract (6f, good) at the beginning of this month. Has something to find. Debut second at Ripon but beat only one at Pontefract 12 days ago; worth another chance. |
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7th (8)  (66/1 -560%)Herecomesthebear |
66/1(-560%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Herecomesthebear 66/1, Bred for longer trips and hasn't made much impact in 2 starts so far, making his debut in the Lily Agnes at this C&D before finishing sixth of 8 in maiden at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) 24 days ago. Improvement required. Only modest form shown in his two runs to date; lots more is required. |
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8th (3)  (66/1 -1100%)Flicka's Girl |
66/1(-1100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Flicka's Girl 66/1, Made all at Wolverhampton on debut and improved on that form at the second attempt when runner-up in the Lily Agnes at this C&D in May. Well held in Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) last time, but she could bounce back. Last of 24 in Queen Mary at Royal Ascot; no surprise if she got back on track here though. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Ayr debut winner ZABEEL ROAD was far from disgraced in the Windsor Castle last month and if handling forecast softer ground, he might be tough to beat under his penalty. That said, fellow penalised rival Flicka's Girl has already proven her ability to handle this track and she looks an obvious threat. She Went Whoosh might have been unsuited by fast conditions at Pontefract recently so it would come as no surprise were she to bounce back.
ZABEEL ROAD has made an encouraging start to his career, fourth home in his group in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot on his latest outing, and he is taken to double his tally back into a novice contest. Fuji Mountain finished 2 places behind the selection last time and could be the main danger, ahead of Up The Clarets.
Charlie Johnston's ZABEEL ROAD posted an excellent ninth in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot and can resume winning ways here.
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)  (35/1 -75%)Chase The Dollar |
35/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Chase The Dollar 35/1, Cashed in off reduced mark from the front here (12.3f) in May and similar form when third at Kempton (12f) next time. Clearly not 100% when last of 18 in Queen Mother's Cup at York 4 weeks ago but worth noting he's yet to defy a mark this high. Last of 18 at York (1m4f) four weeks ago; he needs to bounce back. |
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1st (6)  (8/1 -45%)Sea Grey |
8/1(-45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Sea Grey 8/1, Hurdles winner at Catterick back in December and added to his tally in this sphere when landing 8-runner handicap at this course (15.9f, good) 14 days ago, edging ahead last ½f and keeping on. Unexposed at this sort of trip and considered again. Gained overdue win here two weeks ago; up 2lb but he can make his presence felt once more. |
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2nd (9)  (12/1 -33%)Gibside |
12/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Gibside 12/1, Comes here in good form, resuming winning ways at Catterick (13.9f) and has remained in good form since, not seen to best effect when fifth in Cumberland Plate (11f) at Carlisle 17 days ago. Worth bearing in mind from same mark. Won at Catterick before very good Carlisle fifth; form franked so a player off same mark. |
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3rd (10)  (28/1 -75%)Gifted Angel |
28/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Gifted Angel 28/1, Tasted success 3 times over hurdles during 2023 either side of an encouraging third in a C&D handicap last September. Best not judged on his run over 2m here when last seen in May and this rates a more suitable assignment from his easing mark. Shaped as if in good nick despite beating only 1 in 2m handicap here latest; possibilities. |
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4th (1)  (11/1 -22%)Robert Johnson |
11/1(-22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Robert Johnson 11/1, Made excellent strides upon rejoining this yard last season, gaining fifth win of the campaign at York (16.2f) 12 months ago. Run with credit all 3 starts in recent months and entitled to go well again for all his mark looks about right. In good nick, fifth in 2m Goodwood handicap in May; respected after a break. |
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5th (4)  (5/1 -67%)Rich Belief |
5/1(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Rich Belief 5/1, Irish raider who confirmed promise of his previous run in May when successful in 10-runner handicap back here (15.9f) 4 weeks ago, knuckling down well when challenged. Impressed in how he travelled then and possibilities again up 5 lb. Scored over 2m here latest; up 5lb but this strong traveller merits serious consideration. |
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6th (3)  (20/1 -150%)Cavern Club |
20/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Cavern Club 20/1, Well backed for yard that does well with new recruits when successful here (12.3f) in May, picking off the errant runner-up close home. Not in same form when sixth of 8 in handicap at Sandown (14f, soft) last month though, and he's possibly not the most straightforward. Won here in May and not disgraced when sixth at Sandown since; one to consider. |
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7th (8)  (100/1 -1329%)Expressionless |
100/1(-1329%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Expressionless 100/1, Dial heavy ground winner last spring who has bounced back to his best upped markedly in trip of late, successful at Nottingham (14f) prior to a good second over same trip at Newmarket 21 days ago. Respected from same mark. Scored at Nottingham before very good Newmarket second; ought to be in the shake-up. |
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8th (11)  (100/1 -1011%)Swordstick |
100/1(-1011%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Swordstick 100/1, Debut winner (at 1m) who ran well when third here (10.3f) in May and matched that when filling same spot in 5-runner handicap at Newcastle (12.5f) 16 days ago. Could have a little more to offer now stamina is tested further, particularly if settling better. In good form, third at Newcastle (1m4f) 16 days ago; not discounted stepping up in trip. |
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9th (5)  (66/1 -1100%)Dreams Adozen |
66/1(-1100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Dreams Adozen 66/1, 3-time winner last season (including over C&D) who capitalised on steadily easing mark over shorter here last month. Similar form when 3 lengths fourth of 8 to Sea Grey in handicap (9/4) at this course (15.9f, good) 14 days ago and she's a live each-way player again. Course winner and good fourth here two weeks ago; this C&D scorer must enter calculations. |
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10th (7)  (100/1 -733%)C'mon Kenny |
100/1(-733%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) C'mon Kenny 100/1, Bumper scorer who has tasted success 3 times on the Flat, showing good speed to pounce late on at Kempton (2m) in October. Not seen to best effect back at that venue a month later and betting may prove a useful guide on return from 7 months off. Makes belated return here so needs to hit the ground running; betting can indicate. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
RICH BELIEF battled on gamely to score over 2m here last month and with a subsequent 5lb rise far from insurmountable, the Make Believe gelding is fancied to repeat the dose. Sea Grey was also on target over the same course and distance recently. Conditions are likely to differ today but another bold bid is on the cards, while others to note include Cavern Club and Dreams Adozen.
Competitive fare with the narrow vote in favour of GIBSIDE. A winner at Catterick 3 starts back, he's shaped well in defeat on each of his 2 starts since and could well provide a spot of value stepping back up in trip. Rich Belief, a deserving winner over further here last month, is another high on the shortlist. Gifted Angel, Sea Grey and Dreams Adozen complete the shortlist.
Lots are in with chances but the verdict goes to GIBSIDE, who brings some very solid recent form and can resume winning ways.
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 -118%)Pogo |
12/1(-118%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Pogo 12/1, Smart performer who ran well when third in Group 3 John Of Gaunt at Haydock (7f) on penultimate start before a creditable fourth in Criterion Stakes at Newmarket (7f) 2 weeks ago. Good claims on these terms now eased in class but his draw could have been kinder. Hasn't won in nearly two years and the outside stall isn't ideal for one happiest up front. |
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(3)  (28/1 -56%)Streets Of Gold |
28/1(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Streets Of Gold 28/1, Unbeaten in 5 starts as a 2-y-o. Winless subsequently but produced an effort akin to his best when sixth of 21 in Victoria Cup at Ascot (7f) in May. Seemed stretched by 1m in Royal Hunt Cup on latest outing 24 days ago and return to 7f in his favour here. Dual sales race winner as a 2yo who's proved tough to place since; be a surprise winner. |
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1st (7)  (7/4 +61%)Al Shabab Storm |
7/4(+61%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Al Shabab Storm 7/4, Won a 6f Goodwood novice on soft last autumn and confirmed positives of his runners-up efforts in May when running out a convincing winner of a 7-runner C&D handicap 2 weeks ago, making all. Steps up in class now but manner of that victory suggests he hasn't reached his limit. More on his plate upped in class but is well drawn and may be capable of better still. |
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2nd (1)  (7/1 +30%)Breege |
7/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Breege 7/1, Useful filly who deservedly resumed winning ways in Group 3 Princess Elizabeth Stakes at Epsom (8.5f) in June and seemed to just find Group 2 company too hot when midfield in Duke of Cambridge at Royal Ascot since. This more suitable with blinkers now fitted. Consistent filly; should give her running again dropped from 1m and switched to blinkers. |
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3rd (4)  (20/1 -208%)Vafortino |
20/1(-208%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Vafortino 20/1, Smart gelding who tasted success twice at listed level towards end of last year and ran a cracker when second in a Meydan Group 2 in January. Returned from 6 months off with a good sixth in the Wokingham (6f) 3 weeks ago and possibilities back up in trip/returned to listed level. Step back up to 7f on easier ground looks in his favour; is on the shortlist from stall 1. |
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4th (5)  (100/1 -1900%)Witch Hunter |
100/1(-1900%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Witch Hunter 100/1, Won the Buckingham Palace Handicap at Royal Ascot and Group 2 Hungerford at Newbury last season. Hasn't been disgraced by any means in group contests of late, not seen to best effect when third at Newmarket 2 weeks ago. Placed in this race 12 months ago and respected again. Patchy this season but is capable if they go hard in front and set it up for the closers. |
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5th (8)  (12/1 -200%)Zoum Zoum |
12/1(-200%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Zoum Zoum 12/1, Won all 3 starts as a juvenile, notably a French listed event and ran well on 2 of his 3 starts so far this campaign, latterly when fifth in Group 3 Jersey Stakes (7f) at the Royal Meeting 21 days ago. Another who should appreciate the forecast easier ground here. Offered more at Royal Ascot; remains to be seen whether this sort of course is for him. |
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6th (6)  (66/1 -1550%)Evade |
66/1(-1550%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Evade 66/1, Winner in France who took his form up a notch when successful on return/stable debut in listed Surrey Stakes at Epsom (7f) in May. Failed to repeat that on much firmer ground when seventh in Commonwealth Cup since but easier ground a plus returned to listed company. Group 1 company beyond him at Royal Ascot; should do better tonight under a small penalty. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
EVADE was set a stiff task in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot latest, but had made a winning debut for Archie Watson's yard in May when landing a Listed race over 7f at Epsom. He gets the vote on that form. The improving three-year-old Al Shabab Storm looks a threat having won a competitive handicap over C&D, while Vafortino returns to 7f with a shout and is preferred to last year's third Witch Hunter.
WITCH HUNTER has been acquitting himself with credit in pattern company in recent starts, not beaten at all far in the Criterion Stakes despite not having the race run to suit 2 weeks ago. A solid third in this race 12 months ago, a good pace to aim at here will aid his cause and he shades the vote. Vafortino, following his good sixth in the Wokingham, is also considered. Zoum Zoum and Pogo complete the shortlist in a tricky affair.
Evade should do better but VAFORTINO (nap) ran right up to his best under a big weight in the Wokingham last time and gets the nod.
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 (1)  (12/1 -118%)Stop The Cavalry |
12/1(-118%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Stop The Cavalry 12/1, 200,000 gns purchase who was a ready winner on her introduction at Haydock (6f, soft) in September. Still in need of experience but far from disgraced when fifth in listed company on final start in November and surprise where she not capable of better in handicaps this term. Interesting to see how she goes in the market from stall 9 after eight months off. |
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2nd (8)  (17/2 -6%)Balon D'or |
17/2(-6%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Balon D'or 17/2, Son of Kodiac who has gone winless in 13 starts since debut success at Musselburgh (5f, soft) last April. Operating below best on AW when last seen in the spring so he needs to hit the ground running after a break/returned to turf. Winless since debut last spring and has regressed in recent times; stable form good though. |
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3rd (2)  (5/1 +38%)Eye Of Dubai |
5/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Eye Of Dubai 5/1, Resumed with a career-best to score at Catterick (7f, heavy) in April and only lost race in Stewards' room on handicap debut at Newmarket (7f) later that month. Had wind op since finishing well held at latter-named venue in May and whilst he's worth another chance his draw makes things tricky. Had wind surgery; stall 10 obviously isn't ideal back from ten weeks off. |
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4th (4)  (66/1 -2100%)General Assembly |
66/1(-2100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) General Assembly 66/1, Quickly reached a fairly useful level upon joining George Boughey, not needing to match previous best returned to turf when winning 5-runner Nottingham maiden (5f) in May. Acquired by connections for £180,000 since and worth a look now handicapping. Maiden win boosted; picked up for £180,000 and retains some potential now handicapping. |
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5th (3)  (33/1 -313%)Midnight Affair |
33/1(-313%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Midnight Affair 33/1, Fairly useful 5f scorer at 2yrs. Not disgraced in stronger company sent handicapping in recent months, eighth of 17 in handicap (40/1) at York (6f, soft) 28 days ago. Assessor has relinquished his grip a little and drop in class rates a plus operating from plum draw. Landed stall 1 and is another 2lb lower but will need a big step forward to win this. |
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6th (10)  (33/1 -200%)Woodleigh |
33/1(-200%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Woodleigh 33/1, Much improved to get off the mark in 8-runner handicap at Ripon (6f, soft) in May and ran respectably behind a pair of handicap debutants when third back at 7f at Haydock 37 days ago. Mark has crept back up a little more but he can't be ruled out. Soft ground would be preferable back down to an easy 6f from an ordinary draw. |
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7th (9)  (66/1 -230%)Duran |
66/1(-230%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Duran 66/1, Took a small step forward when opening his account in 4-runner Brighton maiden (6f) last month and fared best of those held up when fourth of 8 on handicap debut at Redcar (5f) 3 weeks ago. Return to 6f likely in his favour and it remains early days with him. Finished well held on his handicap debut; isn't obviously fancied from a wide stall. |
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8th (5)  (33/1 -560%)Maximum Impact |
33/1(-560%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Maximum Impact 33/1, Won first 2 starts in 2023 for Alice Haynes. Largely disappointed subsequently but big step back in right direction for present yard (having been gelded) when third of 6 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Well drawn if he can build on that. More off this mark latest, when just looking to find a stiff 6f beyond him; leading claims. |
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9th (6)  (100/1 -1567%)Old Chums |
100/1(-1567%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Old Chums 100/1, Progressive in handicaps on AW, winning twice and opened his account on turf in a C&D handicap 2 starts back. Some way below his best from plum draw back here 2 weeks ago but overall profile suggests he's a likely candidate to bounce back. Last effort here, when drawn 1, was too bad to be true but leaves him with a bit to prove. |
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10th (7)  (16/1 -33%)Knicks |
16/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Knicks 16/1, Made a sound start for new yard, building on his reappearance run at Catterick under a good ride when scoring over 5f here at the May meeting. Had excuses when down the field in 3-y-o "Dash" at Epsom subsequently and better showing anticipated back here with visor retained. Made all over 5f here in May off a 3lb lower mark and is drawn to attack tonight. |
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MAXIMUM IMPACT produced a much better effort at Newmarket on his first start gelded. Beaten less than a length in third, he can return to winning ways with Liam Wright's 5lb allowance helping his cause. General Assembly has switched trainer's since winning a maiden at Nottingham and there should be more to come from him now handicapping, while both Old Chums and Knicks are recent course winners with the former preferred over today's distance.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY quickly reached a fairly useful level for his previous stable, opening his account in maiden company at Nottingham (5f) in May. Acquired by new connections for £180,000 subsequently, his opening mark looks workable with the return to 6f likely in his favour. Maximum Impact, following an encouraging third at Newmarket, and course-scorer Knicks, who is best forgiven his Epsom run, head the dangers.
Tonight's easier 6f on forecast slower ground from stall 2 looks ideal for MAXIMUM IMPACT. General Assembly 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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(3)  (11/2 -57%)Love Wars |
11/2(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Love Wars 11/2, Lightly-raced filly who showed much improved form making handicap debut and may well have made it 2 wins from 3 starts with a better run through when second at Haydock (5f) 3 weeks ago, just failing. Easily one of the least exposed and she's one to be interested in. Much better latest; remains open to improvement, but is drawn wider than ideal. |
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(1)  (16/1 +20%)Grace Angel |
16/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Grace Angel 16/1, Won handicaps at Redcar/Haydock at 5f last season and ran easily her best race since when runner-up at Windsor (5.1f) in May. Track position offered some mitigation for a below-par display back at Haydock 37 days ago but widest draw to contend with here. Had wind op. Well treated back from wind op but has stall 10 to overcome, not ideal for a front-runner. |
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1st (7)  (14/1 +0%)King Of Tonga |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) King Of Tonga 14/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Catterick in May. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (6.1f, heavy, 17/2) 28 days ago, no extra final 1f. Another with a tricky draw to contend with here. This the first time he's run over 5f in the best part of a year and stall 9 will test him. |
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2nd (4)  (12/1 -20%)Count D'orsay |
12/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Count D'orsay 12/1, C&D winner who comes here on a losing run is mounting up but he ran best race of the season when second at Hamilton (5f) early on last month. Not at very best when sixth of 8 in handicap at Ayr (5f, good to firm) 6 days ago. Yard very much amongst the winners, though. Likes it here; 4lb lower than when winning at this meeting last year; worth considering. |
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3rd (9)  (25/1 -213%)Kitaab |
25/1(-213%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Kitaab 25/1, Shed maiden tag at Southwell in February and finished runner-up on 3 of his 4 starts since, again hanging left before keeping on second at Chelmsford (7f) in March. Has switched yards subsequently but he's clearly not the most straightforward. Ran only once over 5f for previous yards; the emphasis will be on speed back from a break. |
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4th (5)  (7/1 +0%)Ecclesiastical |
7/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Ecclesiastical 7/1, C&D winner. Resurgent upon joining this yard, gaining a fourth victory of 2023 at Wolverhampton (6f) in November. However, went backwards from reappearance effort when ninth of 10 in handicap at Catterick (5f, good to firm) 35 days ago. Handy draw in stall 2 if he can bounce back. Better can be expected, from a good draw down another 2lb and back on to slower ground. |
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5th (2)  (Evens +64%)Dickieburd |
Evens(+64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Dickieburd Evens, Course winner who tasted success twice last season and quickly dispelled a lesser effort when runner-up over 5f here on his penultimate start in June. Respectable fifth from a wide draw back at 6f here 2 weeks ago and claims if lining up. Engaged 7.15 here Friday. Gamely made most in the 7.15 here (5.5f) yesterday only to get done on the line. |
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6th (10)  (16/1 +36%)Apache Star |
16/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Apache Star 16/1, Tasted success twice at Bath (at 5.7f) last summer but not operating at the same level earlier this season, eighth of 11 in handicap at Carlisle (5f, good to soft) 44 days ago. Others more persuasive. Gone backwards from a pleasing comeback this season; isn't obviously fancied. |
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7th (6)  (6/1 -20%)Catch Cunningham |
6/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Catch Cunningham 6/1, Has tumbled down the weights and belatedly took advantage in 7-runner Leicester handicap (5f) in June. Backed that up when a staying on second at Nottingham latest and he should go well again in this groove operating from stall 1. The hood has helped and there's no obvious reason he won't run well once more from stall 1. |
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8th (8)  (22/1 -214%)The Defiant |
22/1(-214%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) The Defiant 22/1, Winner at Chelmsford (5f) in March and returned to form when second of 4 in Brighton handicap (5.3f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Finds himself handily drawn in stall 3 to blaze a trail again. An easy 5f is ideal; drawn to attack again; seems best on good/firmer. |
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A winner over the minimum trip at Leicester, CATCH CUNNINGHAM ran well again when runner-up at Nottingham a week ago and looks worth another chance in his current form. Love Wars has been done no favours drawn on the outside, but she went close at Haydock on her handicap debut and could still make her presence felt. Grace Angel has undergone a wind operation and is preferred to The Defiant of the remainder.
The only 3-y-o in the line-up LOVE WARS stepped up markedly on her comeback run and may well have made a winning handicap debut with a clearer run through at Haydock 21 days ago. Easily the least exposed, she's very much of interest and gets the vote to confirm the promise of that effort and come out on top. Dickieburd, if taking up this engagement, and Catch Cunningham are others to consider. The Defiant would also be dangerous if allowed his own way on the front end.
The Defiant may well try to blitz them from stall 3 but this can go to CATCH CUNNINGHAM, who arrives in good form.
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