There were 29 Races on Sunday 2nd April 2023 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Downpatrick, 7 races at Ascot, 7 races at Leopardstown, 8 races at Doncaster, 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 (11) (7.5/1 +25%) Clansman |
7.5/1(+25%) | (11) Clansman 7.5/1, Ended 2022 with a win in the mud at Ayr and the fact he also started last season with a victory shows he's capable of going well fresh. Does have a career-high mark to overcome, though. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (6) (5/1 +17%) Captain Haddock |
5/1(+17%) | (6) Captain Haddock 5/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Ended 2022 with creditable placed efforts but his peak fitness has to be taken on trust after 5 months off. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (9) (7/1 +13%) Mister Camacho |
7/1(+13%) | (9) Mister Camacho 7/1, Still a maiden but he did largely hold his form well in handicaps last term. Headgear he wore at the end of last season is left off on reappearance. One of 2 runners from his stable. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (7) (5/1 +9%) Two Brothers |
5/1(+9%) | (7) Two Brothers 5/1, Remains winless but he was placed in handicaps over this trip on his final 4 starts last season, although he was 5¾ lengths behind Torcello at Newmarket on his final outing. Each-way claims again if ready to roll after his break. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (5) (7.5/1 +53%) Carrigillihy |
7.5/1(+53%) | (5) Carrigillihy 7.5/1, In good form on the Flat last autumn, including a win over this trip at Pontefract. No better than modest form in 2 novice hurdles at the start of 2023 but may fare better back on the level. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (3) (5.5/1 -120%) Star Angel |
5.5/1(-120%) | (3) Star Angel 5.5/1, Showed promise in Ireland last spring. Made quite hard work of landing short odds in a Southwell novice over this trip on her first outing for new trainer George Boughey but it would still be no surprise to see her kick on now handicapping. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (4) (40/1 -43%) Cogital |
40/1(-43%) | (4) Cogital 40/1, In good form on the Flat at the start of last summer (won twice) but the handicapper was winning the argument by the end of the summer and he's been off since a respectable hurdle run in September. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (1) (4.5/1 +18%) Torcello |
4.5/1(+18%) | (1) Torcello 4.5/1, Responded well to blinkers at the end of last season, finishing second here before winning at Newmarket (1½m, good to soft). 4 lb rise is fair and he has gone well fresh before. Big player under Fern O'Brien. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (10) (28/1 -40%) Longclaw |
28/1(-40%) | (10) Longclaw 28/1, Didn't take long to find his form for this stable last autumn, placing 3 times on AW. Just as effective on the Flat. Another who has to enter calculations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (8) (33/1 -32%) Maffeo Barberini |
33/1(-32%) | (8) Maffeo Barberini 33/1, Fair performer who opened his account in 1m Leicester claimer last autumn. Well held in big-handicap at Newmarket (9f) on final start. Steps up significantly in trip on his return to action. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11th (12) (18/1 +45%) Mujid |
18/1(+45%) | (12) Mujid 18/1, Creditable in-frame efforts on first 2 outings this year but not at best at Newcastle latest and he's 4 lb out of the handicap back on turf. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12th (2) (40/1 -150%) Quian |
40/1(-150%) | (2) Quian 40/1, Smart in his prime and still capable of useful form in France last year. Made a sound enough start for new connections in 2m Kempton handicap in February and presumably dfidn't take to hurdling at Hexham since. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
The value may lie with CLANSMAN, who was an authoritative winner at Ayr when last seen and will enjoy this ground. Liam Bailey's charge won first time out last season, which bodes well on this occasion, and he may have too much for recent Southwell winner Star Angel and the capable Torcello, who finished last season with a determined success at Newmarket. Others to note include Captain Haddock, Mister Camacho and Two Brothers.
TORCELLO still looks fairly treated after a 4 lb rise for his Newmarket win last autumn and could take a bit of stopping if resuming in anything like the same form. Start Angel made a bit of a meal of it on AW last time but still rates an obvious danger now switching to handicap company for George Boughey. Two Brothers and Longclaw complete the shortlist.
The very lightly raced 4yo STAR ANGEL brings potential to this handicap debut and is taken to make it 2-2 since joining George Boughey.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3) (7.5/1 +17%) There's The Door |
7.5/1(+17%) | (3) There's The Door 7.5/1, Haydock novice winner (7f) in July and signed off 2-y-o campaign with an excellent runner-up effort on first crack at 9f on the Rowley in October. Extra 1f ought to be within range on her return to action. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (6) (9/1 -80%) Demilion |
9/1(-80%) | (6) Demilion 9/1, Heavily backed when making a successful handicap debut over 9.5f at Wolverhampton in January. That form isn't anything to get excited by but he's in top hands and is open to progress switched to turf. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (4) (7/1 -17%) Cloudbreaker |
7/1(-17%) | (4) Cloudbreaker 7/1, Stepped up on debut run when landing 7-runner novice at Newmarket in July. Reportedly lame after and given rest of 2022 off shaped quite well on February's return over 9.5f and the second and third that days have improved since. Retains scope now handicapping. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (9) (8/1 -33%) Nobody Told Me |
8/1(-33%) | (9) Nobody Told Me 8/1, Glimmers of promise in a quartet of juvenile outings at up to 1m but opening mark looks very high unless he improves markedly for a gelding operation and this new trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (5) (3.5/1 +13%) Forceful Speed |
3.5/1(+13%) | (5) Forceful Speed 3.5/1, Made a winning start in nurseries at Wolverhampton and put his experience and stamina to good use to double his tally at Pontefract (10f) in October. Just a fair fifth at Newmarket later that month and gelded ahead of this reappearance. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (2) (4.5/1 -29%) Mighty River |
4.5/1(-29%) | (2) Mighty River 4.5/1, Novice winner on third start at Wolverhampton in December and went the right way in handicaps during the winter, second of 6 on his last 2 starts. Looks well handicapped if he's as effective on turf, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (7) (11/1 +31%) Nights Over Egypt |
11/1(+31%) | (7) Nights Over Egypt 11/1, Oasis Dream colt displayed definite signs of promise in a trio of novice events last summer and shaped well when third switched to a handicap at Pontefract in October, faring best of those ridden prominently. Isn't bred for middle distances but is in good hands. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (8) (3.5/1 +53%) Kadovar |
3.5/1(+53%) | (8) Kadovar 3.5/1, Low-key debut but fitted with a tongue tie and much more like it when second at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) in October. Better than result at Kempton the following month and now up in trip for return for top stable. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
THERE'S THE DOOR was somewhat unlucky not to add another victory to her name last season, but she never had an opportunity over this distance until now. A sister to American Oaks winner Rhea Moon, David Evans' filly should relish this trip, as should the unexposed Nights Over Egypt, who could be interesting as a three-year-old. Demilion and Forceful Speed both have the form to get involved, while the consistent Mighty River cannot be ruled out either.
MIGHTY RIVER's AW form has a progressive look to it, and assuming he's as effective on turf, he looks the pick at the weights. Demilion should also have plenty more to offer, while Cloudbreaker's return on the AW looks pretty good form and she retains potential.
Preference is for CLOUDBREAKER whose fourth in an above-average Wolverhampton novice in February should have set her up nicely for this.
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 (12) (3.33/1 +33%) Theoryofeverything |
3.33/1(+33%) | (12) Theoryofeverything 3.33/1, 325,000 gns yearling, Frankel colt. Brother to useful 1m-1¼m winner Persist. Dam, multiple 1m winner (Queen Elizabeth II Stakes, and including at 2 yrs), half-sister to very smart winner up to 7f Creative Force. Makes plenty of appeal on paper and one to note. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (3) (1.88/1 -25%) Striking Star |
1.88/1(-25%) | (3) Striking Star 1.88/1, Superbly bred and created a fine impression when a smooth winner of a Sandown novice (7f, heavy) on debut in September. Proved a let-down when favourite for the Horris Hill at Newbury following month but worth another chance to confirm debut promise back in a novice. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (10) (100/1 -25%) Smile And Pay |
100/1(-25%) | (10) Smile And Pay 100/1, Modest gelding. Twelfth of 14 in nursery at Southwell (6.1f, 10/1). Off 107 days. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (4) (5/1 +75%) Bill Silvers |
5/1(+75%) | (4) Bill Silvers 5/1, 72,000 gns foal, Farhh colt. Dam maiden (stayed 1½m) out of half-sister to high-class winner up to 1m Belardo. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (1) (12/1 +0%) Mr Squires |
12/1(+0%) | (1) Mr Squires 12/1, Left debut well behind when winning Southwell novice in December but a useful effort probably needed if he's to defy a penalty on turf debut. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (14) (125/1 -150%) Haaf A Diamond |
125/1(-150%) | (14) Haaf A Diamond 125/1, Haafhd filly. Dam 1m-1½m winner who stayed 1¾m. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (8) (200/1 -100%) Mayjority |
200/1(-100%) | (8) Mayjority 200/1, Modest form in novice events at Newcastle. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (2) (2.75/1 -22%) Overrule |
2.75/1(-22%) | (2) Overrule 2.75/1, 100,000 gns yearling, New Bay colt. Confirmed debut promise making all in a novice at Redcar (7f, heavy) in November. Likely to progress further and needs considering under a penalty. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (5) (14/1 +58%) Greenwich |
14/1(+58%) | (5) Greenwich 14/1, No Nay Never gelding. Half-brother to 1½m winner Kensington. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (11) (125/1 -89%) Tees George |
125/1(-89%) | (11) Tees George 125/1, Once-raced maiden. 33/1, last of 7 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f) on debut 38 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11th (15) (200/1 -100%) The White Elephant |
200/1(-100%) | (15) The White Elephant 200/1, Poor maiden. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12th (13) (150/1 -50%) Cantalupo Bella |
150/1(-50%) | (13) Cantalupo Bella 150/1, Better effort in novices (modest form) when sixth of 14 at Kempton (8f), never nearer. Off 123 days. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
13th (7) (22/1 +12%) Major Major |
22/1(+12%) | (7) Major Major 22/1, Better for debut when seventh of 13 in maiden at Lingfield (10f, AW) in November but another big step forward needed back down in trip. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
A major disappointment when well beaten as favourite for the Horris Hill last October, STRIKING STAR must hold every chance on the drop in grade. The son of Dubawi had impressed at Sandown on debut and, given his stable's record around here, he should have too much for Overrule, who also carries a penalty for a taking success at Redcar last November. Palamon is open to improvement as a three-year-old, while the same can also be said of Southwell winner Mr Squires.
STRIKING STAR disappointed when favourite for the Horris Hill at Newbury but is well worth another chance back down in class given the manner of his debut win at Sandown. Overrule looked potentially useful when making all at Redcar in November so must be respected, while Theoryofeverything is a newcomer to note.
Overrule is second choice but it's easy to be drawn to the Gosden 325,000-guinea newcomer THEORYOFEVERYTHING.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4) (4.5/1 +55%) Aleezdancer |
4.5/1(+55%) | (4) Aleezdancer 4.5/1, Consistent sort who bagged a 6f Ripon handicap in August and ended his campaign with a good Ascot third following month. Not discounted starting out now for 2023. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (14) (11/1 +31%) Blind Beggar |
11/1(+31%) | (14) Blind Beggar 11/1, Ex-Irish sprinter who made it 2-3 for his current yard in 5f handicap at Chelmsford City 59 days ago. Up 5 lb but he was well on top at the finish there so not taken lightly. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (11) (11/1 -57%) Faro De San Juan |
11/1(-57%) | (11) Faro De San Juan 11/1, Useful ex-French 6f winner for Francis-Henri Graffard. Changed hands for €40,000 and no forlorn hope on his return/yard debut. Goes well on soft going. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (7) (7/1 +36%) Gisburn |
7/1(+36%) | (7) Gisburn 7/1, Winless since 2021 but he goes well in the mud and caught the eye on occasions last term. Interesting contender now his mark has eased. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (13) (7.5/1 -7%) Bernardo O'Reilly |
7.5/1(-7%) | (13) Bernardo O'Reilly 7.5/1, Took this event on his seasonal return 12 months ago and he largely ran well after, third in Ayr Silver Cup in the autumn. Back to his last winning mark now so he merits serious consideration in his follow-up bid with fine 5 lb claimer on board. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (12) (14/1 -40%) Swayze |
14/1(-40%) | (12) Swayze 14/1, Gelded and improved to land 14-runner handicap at Newcastle (6f) on his return last month. Can give another good account back on turf despite taking a 3 lb rise. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (5) (14/1 -40%) Dream Composer |
14/1(-40%) | (5) Dream Composer 14/1, Successful 3 times on turf last season, latterly at Ascot (5f) in October, and he resumed with a solid third in 6f Wolverhampton handicap last month. Considered off an unchanged mark. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (10) (7/1 +0%) Chairmanoftheboard |
7/1(+0%) | (10) Chairmanoftheboard 7/1, Useful 6f winner at his best but he didn't prove the easiest to catch right last term and ran poorly at Ffos Las on his final start. Others appeal more. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (20) (25/1 -14%) Strong Power |
25/1(-14%) | (20) Strong Power 25/1, Enjoyed an excellent 2022 when garnering four wins but he's yet to hit top form this term, tongue tied when fair fifth of 10 in 6f handicap at Wolverhampton 22 days ago. Others are more persuasive. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (15) (50/1 -150%) True Mason |
50/1(-150%) | (15) True Mason 50/1, Three-time winner last term, including over C&D, but he was off the track after beating only one in 20-runner handicap at the Curragh 6 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11th (6) (16/1 +27%) Tinto |
16/1(+27%) | (6) Tinto 16/1, Dual 6f scorer last summer who kept his form well after for his current yard, fourth in the mud at Haydock (6f) in October. Possibilities on his reappearance. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12th (2) (18/1 -80%) Hyperfocus |
18/1(-80%) | (2) Hyperfocus 18/1, Haydock 6f winner last July and he signed off for 2022 with good second in big-field York handicap in the autumn. One to consider given he has gone well fresh in the past. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
13th (19) (10/1 +38%) Another Investment |
10/1(+38%) | (19) Another Investment 10/1, It's now thirteen runs since his last win in 2021 but he posted a creditable ¾-length fourth of 14 to Swayze in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 19 days ago. Not totally discounted. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
14th (1) (18/1 +10%) Magical Spirit |
18/1(+10%) | (1) Magical Spirit 18/1, C&D winner in 2021 but winless and below par in a light campaign last season. No surprise if he bounced back to form here though off a reduced mark. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
15th (17) (40/1 -300%) True Jem |
40/1(-300%) | (17) True Jem 40/1, Three-time 6f winner last year, including when scoring on her seasonal return over 6f at Southwell. Off 7 months but she can't be dismissed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
16th (8) (22/1 +33%) Able Kane |
22/1(+33%) | (8) Able Kane 22/1, C&D winner but he ended last season under something of a cloud, beating only one at Ascot (7f) in September. Needs to get back on track after 6 months off. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
17th (16) (80/1 -142%) Mark's Choice |
80/1(-142%) | (16) Mark's Choice 80/1, His last six successes have come at Ripon and he also ended last term rather out of sorts. Others are more persuasive. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
18th (3) (33/1 -32%) Intrinsic Bond |
33/1(-32%) | (3) Intrinsic Bond 33/1, Dual winner last season, including in Great St Wilfrid at Ripon (6f) in August. This C&D scorer has won in the mud too so he is one for the shortlist on his reappearance. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
19th (21) (50/1 -127%) Prince Of Bel Lir |
50/1(-127%) | (21) Prince Of Bel Lir 50/1, C&D winner but he has gone backwards since posting a solid reapperance fifth at Southwell in January. Has work to do despite a sliding mark. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Hyperfocus was last seen posting a cracking second in a class 2 contest at York in October and the nine-year-old merits consideration on this ease in class. Tim Easterby's inmate does, however, have a 2lb rise to overcome and a race-fit SWAYZE makes slightly more appeal. The son of Showcasing showed the benefit of a gelding operation when winning on the all-weather at Newcastle last month and, with a soft-ground success at Haydock to his name, he ticks a lot of boxes. Dream Composer and Blind Beggar also warrant respect in a wide-open event.
Lots with chances but it could pay to side with BERNARDO O'REILLY who goes very well fresh and has slipped back to the same mark as when winning this 12 months ago. Fine 5 lb claimer Billy Loughnane rides for the first time too. Gisburn goes well in the mud and figures on an attractive mark so could emerge as the chief threat, although Blind Beggar has thrived since joining Mick Appleby and must enter calculations. Abolish is another weighted to have a say and completes the shortlist.
Blind Beggar is respected but the lowest draw is not ideal and CHAIRMANOFTHEBOARD gets the vote under William Buick.
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 (8) (12/1 -20%) Bucephalus |
12/1(-20%) | (8) Bucephalus 12/1, Fairly useful on the Flat. Fair form over hurdles since and has moved to another new stable now. Worth monitoring in the betting. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (3) (4/1 +20%) Sir Rumi |
4/1(+20%) | (3) Sir Rumi 4/1, Likeable, consistent type, who ran well at this course when last seen. Drop back in trip no great inconvenience, so worthy of respect. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (10) (14/1 -17%) Tiger Beetle |
14/1(-17%) | (10) Tiger Beetle 14/1, Scored at Wolverhampton in December and was back to form whn second there last time. Could get involved if the race is run to suit. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (5) (2.75/1 +21%) First Officer |
2.75/1(+21%) | (5) First Officer 2.75/1, Latest win at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy) in October. Has held form well since and, while he has appeared to be summed up by his mark, his effectiveness in the conditions rates as a plus. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (6) (16/1 +11%) Jean Baptiste |
16/1(+11%) | (6) Jean Baptiste 16/1, On a fair mark now and shaped as if he'd come on for his reappearance at Newcastle recently. Can't be discounted. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (4) (4.5/1 -50%) Flyin' Solo |
4.5/1(-50%) | (4) Flyin' Solo 4.5/1, Progressive as a 4-y-o and ran very well when runner-up at Ascot on his only outing last season. Lengthy absence to overcome but has further potential with few miles on the clock. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (7) (66/1 -65%) Khathak |
66/1(-65%) | (7) Khathak 66/1, Temperamental sort who is yet to fire for his current stable. Up in trip with tongue strap/cheekpieces tried, but others make more appeal. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (1) (5.5/1 -10%) Bad Company |
5.5/1(-10%) | (1) Bad Company 5.5/1, Reliable operator who was runner-up at Newmarket when last seen 5 months ago. Likely to be on the premises if fully tuned up. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (2) (8/1 +0%) Baryshnikov |
8/1(+0%) | (2) Baryshnikov 8/1, Went off the boil towards the end of last year but worth noting that he scored in good style on his reappearance last season and he's down in grade. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (9) (22/1 -10%) Conservative |
22/1(-10%) | (9) Conservative 22/1, Still wuite lightly raced and wasn't disgraced when fourth at Wolverhampton 55 days ago. Little evidence to suggest he's ahead of this mark, though. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
BAD COMPANY was largely consistent last season and has every chance if picking up from his latest performance when runner-up at Newmarket in October. Flyin' Solo has clearly had his problems but he is likely to be involved if reproducing his second-placed effort at Ascot last May. Tiger Beetle arrives fit from the all-weather and will be waiting to capitalise if the aforementioned duo fail to fire.
FLYIN' SOLO is still relatively unexposed and it's worth taking a chance that he's ready to roll back from a long absence. Sir Rumi and Bad Company are both consistent types who should be on the premises making their seasonal debut.
The Richard Hannon-trained SIR RUMI (nap) ran well here on both his first and final runs last season and can make a winning return.
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 (10) (4.5/1 +36%) Gorak |
4.5/1(+36%) | (10) Gorak 4.5/1, Ayr novice winner (at 1m) for Richard Fahey who has made good start for new yard, going down narrowly over 7f at Chelmsford in February. Run of good form halted with the headgear left off at Kempton (1m) last month but fancied to bounce back with the cheekpieces reapplied. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (4) (9/1 +10%) Perseverants |
9/1(+10%) | (4) Perseverants 9/1, Caused a 28/1 surprise to get off the mark for this yard at Wolverhampton in February and similar form when mid-field on both subsequent starts. Was a useful sort on turf in France so he may well have a say in proceedings. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (11) (10/1 +9%) Golden Melody |
10/1(+9%) | (11) Golden Melody 10/1, Sole success last season came at Thirsk in September and having underperformed having a rare start on the all-weather at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in November, she needs to hit the ground running back on turf. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (8) (4.5/1 +10%) Cold Stare |
4.5/1(+10%) | (8) Cold Stare 4.5/1, Kept busy last season and perhaps found that combined with a big mid-race catching up with him when finishing well held over C&D (heavy) in November. Mark eases further and he's one to look out for having shaped well at this meeting on reappearance last year. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (1) (5.5/1 +0%) Ascot Adventure |
5.5/1(+0%) | (1) Ascot Adventure 5.5/1, Consistent on the whole last season but ended his time with Clive Cox with a bit of a whimper, beaten before the extra 1f became a factor when well held at Haydock (8f, heavy) 6 months ago. Now 1 lb below last winning mark but this likely to reveal plenty. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (12) (12/1 +0%) Iris Dancer |
12/1(+0%) | (12) Iris Dancer 12/1, Race mostly at sprint trips and doubled her tally for the season at Hamilton in September. Ended the campaign with a couple of below-par efforts which is reflected in her mark but will need to be fully tuned up to take this. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (5) (80/1 -142%) Exigency |
80/1(-142%) | (5) Exigency 80/1, Well held on all 3 starts for this yard so plenty to prove at present. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (2) (8/1 -60%) Mohi |
8/1(-60%) | (2) Mohi 8/1, Not scored since his 2-y-o days but turned in best effort for quite some time when runner-up at Kempton last month, the step up in trip seemingly the catalyst. Every chance he will be in the mix back on turf. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (6) (7.5/1 +6%) Vince Lombardi |
7.5/1(+6%) | (6) Vince Lombardi 7.5/1, Impressive back sprinting when landing Carlisle handicap in August. However, he wasn't so good in a Racing League event at Newcastle next time and ran too badly to be true when last seen in September at Ayr (6f, good). Percentage call is to look elsewhere. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (9) (11/1 +8%) King Of York |
11/1(+8%) | (9) King Of York 11/1, Lightly raced 4-y-o who was doing well early last year and rather predictably shaped as if needing the run after 14 months off at Wolverhampton (8.6f) just under 3 weeks ago. This should reveal what ability remains. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11th (7) (14/1 -75%) Cliffcake |
14/1(-75%) | (7) Cliffcake 14/1, Won 6 of his first 10 starts for this yard. Lurks on a handy mark but will need to bounce back from a disappointing effort when well backed at Southwell (8.1f, 9/4) in December if he's to get involved. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12th (3) (20/1 +9%) Little Boy Blue |
20/1(+9%) | (3) Little Boy Blue 20/1, Made it 3 wins from 5 starts at Brighton when fitted with cheekpieces last May but failed to land a blow on all 3 subsequent starts after and likely to need this outing after 6 months off. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Mohi appeared to appreciate the extra distance when finishing second over 7f at Kempton last month and he could have more to offer on this switch to the turf. A chance, however, is taken on ASCOT ADVENTURE, who makes both his stable and seasonal debut for David O'Meara. The selection didn't appear to stay 1m on his October appearance at Haydock but is now 1lb lower than last season's success at that course. Gorak has some solid form over this distance to his name and completes the shortlist.
Several in with a squeak but COLD STARE shaped well on reappearance at this meeting last year and, now operating from much lower in the weights, he gets the vote to snap a lengthy losing run. Mohi turned in his best effort for quite some time when runner-up at Kempton last month so he may emerge as the main danger, with stable-switcher Ascot Adventure and Iris Dancer another couple to consider.
Bill Turner's veteran LITTLE BOY BLUE won't mind what the weather does and has a very solid record when fresh. He gets the nod.
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 (8) (7/1 +13%) Little Muddy |
7/1(+13%) | (8) Little Muddy 7/1, C&D winner. Won at Ayr last July and held form well in defeat after, though she is perhaps more effective over 6f nowadays, so may need a couple of these to falter on return from 158 days off. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (1) (20/1 -67%) Spoof |
20/1(-67%) | (1) Spoof 20/1, Winless since mid-2021 and ran down the field both starts after joining this yard late last year. Has dropped to potentially lenient mark but others make more appeal on balance. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (6) (6.5/1 +19%) Burj Malinka |
6.5/1(+19%) | (6) Burj Malinka 6.5/1, Won twice at Hamilton last season and ended campaign with a good effort at Pontefract. Market may act as best guide to expectations on return. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (11) (22/1 +33%) Tantastic |
22/1(+33%) | (11) Tantastic 22/1, Arrives here after a couple of disappointing performances (lost all chance at start at Southwell last time) and this race is a stronger contest than he ususal contests, so is opposable on balance. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (5) (3.5/1 +53%) Majeski Man |
3.5/1(+53%) | (5) Majeski Man 3.5/1, Runner-up 4 times since switching to this yard last summer. Possibly needed run when ninth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 30 days ago on return and isn't ruled out with that effort under his belt. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (9) (4.5/1 +25%) High Opinion |
4.5/1(+25%) | (9) High Opinion 4.5/1, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Nottingham (5f, soft) in October. Generally progressive last season and has fewer miles on the clock than most in this field, so no surprise to see him improve further this term. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (7) (3.5/1 -27%) Prospect |
3.5/1(-27%) | (7) Prospect 3.5/1, Won at Thirsk in the first half of 2022 and ran well when a close fifth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle on return (6f, 12/1) 24 days ago. LIkely to be sharper here and rates a leading player from same mark. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (2) (9/1 -125%) Stone Of Destiny |
9/1(-125%) | (2) Stone Of Destiny 9/1, Tricky sort ran well on second outing for this yard when runner-up over at Southwell in December but he hasn't threatened to take advantage of a falling mark since. Nevertheless, would hold serious claims if on a going day so can't be fully discounted . | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (10) (33/1 -32%) Van Gerwen |
33/1(-32%) | (10) Van Gerwen 33/1, Won at Nottingham last season but ended the year badly out of sorts and his recent return at Wolverhampton didn't inspire much confidence of a revival. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (4) (11/1 -10%) Good Luck Fox |
11/1(-10%) | (4) Good Luck Fox 11/1, Landed back-to-back wins over this trip at Nottingham and Catterick last term. Ended last season in a bit of a lull but is now only 1 lb above last winning mark and he's not discounted if sharp enough after absence here. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
STONE OF DESTINY arrives seeking a first victory since landing the Portland here in September 2020 and has gradually dropped down the handicap over the winter months. A couple of his recent efforts have suggested the fire still burns and this may be an ideal opportunity to strike, with some of his likely main rivals lacking a recent run. High Opinion remains open to improvement on just his seventh career outing, while others to note include Burj Malinka and Prospect.
A typically competitive sprint handicap. PROSPECT only emptied late on returning at Newcastle last month and, with the benefit of that recent run under his belt, gets the nod ahead of the less-exposed High Opinion. The majority of the field hold some sort of frame claim, with Good Luck Fox perhaps of most interest of the remainder.
Preference is for BURJ MALINKA who should relish the likely soft conditions and has gone well fresh in the past.
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 +45%) Ey Up It's Maggie |
1.5/1(+45%) | (1) Ey Up It's Maggie 1.5/1, Lost her consistency during the second half of 2022, though short of room 2f out when fourth of 14 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, soft) on her final outing. Respected with good-value claimer on board as she drops in grade on her return. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (10) (12/1 +40%) Gustav Graves |
12/1(+40%) | (10) Gustav Graves 12/1, At least as good as ever when doubling his career tally in handicap at Leicester (5f, good) on his final start in 2022. Has finished down the field both runs this year though, so has a bit to prove at present. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (2) (11/1 -38%) Glory Fighter |
11/1(-38%) | (2) Glory Fighter 11/1, Runner-up 3 times last term before losing his form towards the end of the campaign. Is now 4 lb below his last winning mark, though, so he's capable of getting involved if ready to go after 6 months off. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (6) (14/1 -17%) Refuge |
14/1(-17%) | (6) Refuge 14/1, Successful 3 times in handicaps at Hamilton (all at 5f) in 2022 and soon back to form when placed on his first 2 outings in September. However, last of 12 at the same course when last seen 6 months ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (5) (22/1 -175%) Sherdil |
22/1(-175%) | (5) Sherdil 22/1, Recorded back-to-back handicap wins at Beverley (5f) last summer and not discredited when fifth of 12 at the same C&D (good to soft) on his final start of the year in September. Needs to find more away from Beverley. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (3) (7.5/1 -50%) Phoenix Beach |
7.5/1(-50%) | (3) Phoenix Beach 7.5/1, Progressed again when off the mark in minor event at Southwell (6.1f) in August and subsequently sent off favourite (3/1) at the same C&D on handicap debut, but reportedly finished lame. Remains early days, so no surprise to see him bounce back. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (9) (6.5/1 -18%) Hey Mr |
6.5/1(-18%) | (9) Hey Mr 6.5/1, From a falling mark, shaped well when sixth of 13 in handicap at this course (5.6f, good) when last seen in September, faring best of those on the near flank. Could be ready to return to winning ways on first run for yard after leaving Les Eyre. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (8) (6.5/1 +35%) Star Of Aria |
6.5/1(+35%) | (8) Star Of Aria 6.5/1, On only his second start in a handicap, resumed his progress when third of 9 (5/1) at Southwell in November. Was suited by the return to 6f that day, so needs to pick up where he left off now back down in trip on turf. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (7) (11/1 -10%) Indian Sounds |
11/1(-10%) | (7) Indian Sounds 11/1, Twenty three runs since his last win in 2020, but has been dropping in the weights as a result and made the frame when fourth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 16/1) in January. Task is now to build on his latest effort having had a wind op. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (4) (22/1 -83%) Lotus Rose |
22/1(-83%) | (4) Lotus Rose 22/1, Won 2 handicaps at Redcar (both at 5f) last season, with his latest success coming in September. However, not in the same form on his last 2 starts of the campaign, so others preferred on his reappearance. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
STAR OF ARIA produced his best effort to date when third at Southwell in November and remains on the same mark on his return to turf, having not run too badly at Redcar on his second career outing in September. Sherdil won twice at Beverley last year and may have further improvement to come this season, while Phoenix Beach and Ey Up It's Maggie complete the shortlist.
The finale can go the way of HEY MR, who shaped well at this course on his final outing last season, faring best of those who raced stand side. The 5-y-o could be ready to take advantage of his career-low mark on his first start for Paul Midgley, though Ey Up It's Maggie is respected as she drops in grade. Phoenix Beach completes the shortlist.
This can go to EY UP IT'S MAGGIE who is 8lb lower than for her last win and drops into a Class 5 handicap for the first time.
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