There were 62 Races on Saturday 19th August 2023 across 9 meetings. There was 7 races at Ripon, 8 races at Curragh, 6 races at Perth, 7 races at Doncaster, 6 races at Newmarket, 8 races at Tramore, 7 races at Newbury, 6 races at Market Rasen, 7 races at Bath, 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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(3)  (4/1 +11%)Pete The Brief |
4/1(+11%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Pete The Brief 4/1, Didn't who a great deal initially but improved for a change of tactics when scoring at Redcar (1m) a week ago. Likely to feature again if he gets the longer trip. Led late on over 1m at Redcar last Saturday and 1m2f may suit even better. |
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1st (2)  (1.38/1 +45%)Star Start |
1.38/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Star Start 1.38/1, Winner at Carlisle in June and has held his form well since, albeit while leaving the impression the handicapper is in charge, third at Nottingham 9 days ago. Considered. Consistent this summer and likely to be in the thick of things again. |
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2nd (8)  (16/1 +36%)Two Plus Two |
16/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Two Plus Two 16/1, Not firing at present and looks set for another struggle from out of the weights. Poor form, including in three handicaps. |
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3rd (7)  (6.5/1 +19%)Caramay |
6.5/1(+19%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Caramay 6.5/1, Had made little impact in novice events/maiden but was nearest at the finish when fifth at Lingfield a week ago and she might build on that. Behind Native Melody and Tenrai when fifth on recent 1m1f handicap debut. |
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4th (5)  (5/1 -25%)Native Melody |
5/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Native Melody 5/1, 17/2, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Lingfield (9f, good to firm) 7 days ago by neck from Tenrai, always holding on. Should go well again. Edged out Tenrai over 1m1f at Lingfield last Saturday; respected under good claimer. |
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5th (1)  (7.5/1 -25%)Tenrai |
7.5/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Tenrai 7.5/1, Showed promise last year and right back on track when runner-up to Native Melody at Lingfield a week ago. On better terms with that rival now, so should go close. Best run in handicaps when going down by neck to Native Melody at Lingfield last Saturday. |
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6th (6)  (100/1 -150%)Wolf Of Kingstreet |
100/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Wolf Of Kingstreet 100/1, Looks limited on early evidence and is on his third stable already. Others make more appeal. Well held in two handicaps for David Loughnane in spring; new yard also runs Star Start. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
The key to this race could be the recent clash between NATIVE MELODY (first) and Tenrai (second) at Lingfield, with the former taken to come out on top once more. Gay Kelleway's charge has shown steady improvement throughout this season and she could go on to better things. The consistent Star Start and Redcar winner Pete The Brief are entitled to be thereabouts.
PETE THE BRIEF improved under a more positive ride at Redcar a week ago and, if he gets the longer trip, he should be able to follow up for all that this looks quite a competitive affair for the grade. Native Melody and Tenrai, who fought out the finish at Lingfield a week ago, are also likely to be involved.
The suggestion is PETE THE BRIEF, whose strength at the finish over 1m at Redcar suggests there could be more to come from him at 1m2f.
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 (12)  (6.5/1 +59%)Invisible Friend |
6.5/1(+59%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Invisible Friend 6.5/1, Winner as a 3yo and, while she's yet to fire this term, she's still unexposed and a breathing operation might have helped. Offered very little in either handicap and some quirks haven't gone unnoticed. |
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2nd (2)  (7.5/1 +17%)Lexington Knight |
7.5/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Lexington Knight 7.5/1, Latest win at Newcastle in July. Creditable effort next time and probably unsuited by the very testing ground at Ffos Las since, so likely to be back on his game. Never won a handicap off this high a mark and ran miserably the last time. |
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3rd (11)  (2.5/1 +29%)Sealine |
2.5/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Sealine 2.5/1, Lightly-raced colt who has been holding his form well, hooded for the first time when fourth in a maiden at Bath last time. Worth taking a chance on. Hooded last time at Bath and didn't get the run of things in finishing close up. |
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4th (5)  (18/1 -13%)Molinari |
18/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Molinari 18/1, Best effort this term when third of 5 in handicap at Hamilton in June but failed to back it up at Carlisle subsequently. Back from a short break with cheekpieces on for the first time. Struggled in three of his four runs this season and now tries cheekpieces. |
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5th (6)  (20/1 +50%)King Triton |
20/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) King Triton 20/1, 18/1, sixteenth of 19 in handicap at York (7f, good to soft) when last seen. Off 10 months. One to note in the betting on return. Disappointing since winning his novice for a previous yard; lacks a recent run. |
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6th (8)  (8.5/1 +6%)Highwaygrey |
8.5/1(+6%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Highwaygrey 8.5/1, Edged out only on the nod by a pair of much younger rivals when third of 10 in handicap at Pontefract on penultimate start. Disappointed at Chepstow since but could get back on track returned to a C&D over which he's been successful before. Seemingly suited by good/firmer so that's a concern with rain forecast. |
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7th (4)  (5.5/1 -10%)Shimmering Sands |
5.5/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Shimmering Sands 5.5/1, Career best when winning 6-runner handicap over C&D in June and right back on track when fourth4 in a more competitive event at York last time. Makes plenty of appeal. Generally progressive and did well to be fourth at York from well off the pace. |
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8th (1)  (28/1 -155%)Animato |
28/1(-155%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Animato 28/1, Largely held his form well last term, adding to his tally at this course (11.9f) in July. Well held at Ripon on return in May and disconcerting that he's been off a further 4 months since. Three wins but quiet on soft-ground return and rain would count against him. |
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9th (10)  (11/1 +21%)Leitzel |
11/1(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Leitzel 11/1, Winner of first 2 starts at Haydock last season but hasn't kicked on. Unexposed over this distance but others are more appealing. Dual winner at two but hasn't been that competitive in any of her handicaps this season. |
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10th (3)  (20/1 +9%)Lion's Mane |
20/1(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Lion's Mane 20/1, Fairly useful winner in France but possibly needed the run after 8 months off when ninth of 13 in 1m handicap at Kempton on UK/yard debut 44 days ago. Steps back up in trip now and this will reveal more. Left Godolphin for £40,000 in March and was well held on AW return (stable debut). |
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11th (7)  (22/1 -83%)Rogue Rocket |
22/1(-83%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Rogue Rocket 22/1, Respectable efforts first 2 starts this season and, while he produced a tame showing at Windsor last time, he's been given a break since and his mark looks appealing. Not easy to predict and cheekpieces return; rain would cast further doubts. |
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12th (9)  (16/1 -129%)Come Together |
16/1(-129%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Come Together 16/1, Fairly useful winner who wasn't disgraced on his final outing for Ralph Beckett when third in a handicap at Southwell a couple of months ago. Worth a market check on stable debut. 1-5 for Ralph Beckett; bought 27,000gns; goes over a new trip here. |
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13th (13)  (33/1 +0%)Fantizzy |
33/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Fantizzy 33/1, First run since leaving Tom Dascombe when last of 5 in handicap at Ripon (12f, good to soft, 20/1) 11 days ago. Had been in reasonable form for previous yard so could bounce back. Fared no better back in handicap company, latterly on her debut for this yard. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
The relatively unexposed SEALINE has shaped on a couple of occasions as though a step up in distance could bring out the best in him and he gets that opportunity now. The three-year-old is bred to get this trip and he may have too much for talented C&D winner Shimmering Sands, and Come Together, who must be of interest on his first start for new connections.
SEALINE hasn't had much racing and looks a potential improver back up in trip for his handicap debut, so he's worth chancing. Lexington Knight should be back on his game away from heavy ground and Come Together is an interesting one starting out for a new yard.
Bar an excusable blip on the AW, SHIMMERING SANDS has a mostly progressive profile. It was a good run at York latest.
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 (10)  (2.75/1 -22%)Purple Love |
2.75/1(-22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Purple Love 2.75/1, Below expectations in a pair of starts at 2 yrs, but after 11 months off she showed much improved form when third in minor event at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) 15 days ago. Can build on her reappearance run to get off the mark. Close third of ten in novice at Newmarket (1m, good; 28-1) on recent return; the form pick. |
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2nd (6)  (1.5/1 +57%)Vultar |
1.5/1(+57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Vultar 1.5/1, Made plenty of appeal on pedigree and shaped well on debut when runner-up to a subsequent Group 3 winner in minor event at Nottingham (6.1f, good) last August. Has been off the track since (gelded), but he could be capable of better this year. 2nd of nine in Nottingham novice (6f, good) last August was a promising start; off since. |
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3rd (12)  (10/1 +55%)Thunder Princess |
10/1(+55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Thunder Princess 10/1, £75,000 yearling, Night of Thunder filly. Dam 7f winner (including at 2 yrs) who stayed 1m out of half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Cheyenne Star. Betting should help guide to expectations. £75,000 yearling buy, by Night Of Thunder; interesting on paper. |
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4th (9)  (20/1 -67%)Mountain Flower |
20/1(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Mountain Flower 20/1, 130,000 gns yearling, Iffraaj filly. Sister to useful 1m winner Piece of History and half-sister to several winners, including winner up to 1m Hornsby. Makes appeal on paper so she's one to note on debut. 130,000gns yearling; sister to 1m winner Piece Of History (RPR 101); from a major stable. |
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5th (8)  (8/1 -33%)Gotta Show Me |
8/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Gotta Show Me 8/1, Expensive yearling who's bred to be smart, but didn't show much on her first 2 outings. However, took a big step forward when second in minor event at Newcastle (7.1f) in June, headed only late on. One to consider now that she's on the right track. Short-headed in eight-runner novice at Newcastle (7f, AW) in June, making most; player. |
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6th (1)  (100/1 -25%)Bowood |
100/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Bowood 100/1, Showed a bit more than on debut when seventh of 13 in minor event at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) 8 days ago, keeping on gradually final 1f. Needs another run for a mark. 200-1, 10l seventh of 13 in novice at Thirsk (7f, good; Initio third) last week. |
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7th (2)  (4/1 +27%)Initio |
4/1(+27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Initio 4/1, Ran to a fair level on his first start and improved when third in minor event at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) 8 days ago, travelling well before left behind by winner approaching final 1f. Can give another good account with hood on first time. Third over 7f on good at Musselburgh and Thirsk; hooded this time; each-way claims again. |
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8th (3)  (300/1 -355%)Roman Princess |
300/1(-355%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Roman Princess 300/1, Fountain of Youth filly. Dam, winner up to 11.6f (2-y-o 8.6f winner), half-sister to 1¼m-13.4f winner Twin Star and 7f-9f winner Miramis (both useful). Best watched on belated debut. 4yo by Fountain Of Youth; second foal; dam 8.6f-11.6f winner (including 2yo; RPR 75). |
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9th (7)  (250/1 -150%)Beanie Blue |
250/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Beanie Blue 250/1, Little impact in 2 starts in May, still in need of the experience when tenth of 11 in minor event at this course (6f, good to firm) on the second occasion. Looks to be up against it. Behind at big odds in two 6f novice events in May, with a whiff of ability last time. |
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10th (5)  (25/1 +0%)Sky High Girl |
25/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Sky High Girl 25/1, Showed a bit amidst inexperience when fourth of 6 in minor event at Carlisle (5.8f, soft) in June, rallying out wide over 1f out. Could build on her first outing as she goes up in trip. Showed a bit of ability on debut; major improvement is needed even if this extra 1f suits. |
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11th (11)  (250/1 -150%)Roys Pursuit |
250/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Roys Pursuit 250/1, Went backwards from debut when well held in minor event at this course (6f, good to firm) 37 days ago. Easy enough to look elsewhere. 66-1 and 200-1 in two 6f contests here (6f, good); mountain to climb before handicapping. |
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12th (13)  (150/1 -127%)Top Gun Tina |
150/1(-127%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Top Gun Tina 150/1, Mondialiste filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 1m-1¼m winner Alfred Richardson and 6f winner Highjacked. May be one for further down the line. Late foal, by Mondialiste; on debut, probably up against it. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
VULTAR may have a 380-day absence to overcome, but he was behind a subsequent Group 3 winner on his debut at Nottingham last August and, with plenty of improvement expected, he can get off the mark in this winnable contest. Purple Love ran a career-best at Newmarket earlier in the month and looks to be the main danger, along with Newcastle second Gotta Show Me. Newcomer Mountain Flower and Initio are both capable of being in the shake-up.
After 11 months off, PURPLE LOVE left her previous efforts behind when beaten only by a pair of well-connected fillies at Newmarket 15 days ago, so she can take another step forward to open her account. Gotta Show Me also showed much improved form on her latest outing and is feared most, ahead of Vultar.
Having exceeded market expectations with her bold show at Newmarket 15 days ago, PURPLE LOVE has put herself into pole position in this.
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)  (2.25/1 +25%)Rhythm N Hooves |
2.25/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Rhythm N Hooves 2.25/1, Progressive this campaign, producing a career-best to notch his third win of the season in a 26-runner handicap at Royal Ascot (good to firm, 12/1) in June. Not in same taking on his elders there last time but remains low mileage and he shouldn't be dismissed. Won big-field h'cap at Royal Ascot; less good latest; still low mileage & drops in class. |
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(9)  (4/1 +38%)Squealer |
4/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Squealer 4/1, Dual 5f winner in 2022 who arrives in good order, third of 9 in handicap at Haydock (5f, firm) 42 days ago. Relatively consistent of late and he should give another good account, though could do with settling a bit better. Coming to the boil in recent starts; below par in his one run on slower than good, though. |
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(4)  (7.5/1 +32%)Prince Of Pillo |
7.5/1(+32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Prince Of Pillo 7.5/1, Won 3 of his 5 starts at 2, including a listed race. Hasn't fired at all this campaign though, failing to beat a rival at Hamilton a fortnight ago on his first outing for this yard (formerly trained by Keith Dalgleish). Lots to prove. First signs he'd trained on 2 weeks ago (stable debut); better ground a plus; well treated. |
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(5)  (7.5/1 -7%)Burning Cash |
7.5/1(-7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Burning Cash 7.5/1, Dual C&D winner last year but proved disappointing when only seventh of 8 in another C&D handicap (7/2, firm) 62 days ago. Now 5 lb below last winning mark but others arrive in better form. Two C&D wins last summer; on a good mark and yard in form; rain would be a negative. |
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(3)  (9/1 +10%)Bedford Flyer |
9/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Bedford Flyer 9/1, Good efforts at York on his first 2 starts for new yard but ran poorly at Newcastle next time and clearly wasn't 100% when well beaten at Goodwood earlier this month. Bounce back called for. Down to a good mark but the prospect of rain tempers enthusiasm. |
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(7)  (11/1 -38%)Tatterstall |
11/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Tatterstall 11/1, Landed Wolverhampton maiden (5.1f) on return before doubling his tally with a career-best victory at Epsom in June. Raced on wrong side when down the field at Royal Ascot behind Rhythm N Hooves last time and shouldn't be discounted. Below par at Royal Ascot; progressive beforehand; best form has come on fast ground. |
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(6)  (14/1 +0%)Grace Angel |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Grace Angel 14/1, Earned her second front-running victory of the year at Haydock in June but was nowhere near the same form when last of 8 in handicap at Chepstow (5.1f, good) 9 days ago. Place claims if able to bounce back. Two 5f turf wins this season; below par latest and won't get an easy lead here. |
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(8)  (14/1 -100%)Look Out Louis |
14/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Look Out Louis 14/1, Had a productive 2022, winning 4 times, and after an underwhelming series of efforts, he took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 9 in handicap (11/1) at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Major player from this sort of mark if able to build on that. Signs of a revival last time and he's well handicapped if that proves to be the case. |
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(1)  (18/1 -13%)Mountain Peak |
18/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Mountain Peak 18/1, Landed a valuable handicap at Ascot last July but has been below form all 3 outings this season, although probably wasn't helped racing alone down the centre of track at Windsor latest. Still has bit to prove. Well in on last year's best but it's been a struggle so far in 2023; down in class; risky. |
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(10)  (20/1 -43%)Miss Brazen |
20/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Miss Brazen 20/1, Impressive when winning on second start for this yard at Beverley in May but seems in a bit of a lull at present, failing to beat a rival on either of her last 2 outings. Others preferred. Good second to Tatterstall on Derby day but she's disappointed twice since. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
SQUEALER produced one of his better efforts when beaten just one and three quarter lengths into third over 5f at Haydock and he is fancied to have a change of fortunes. Nigel Tinkler's charge runs off the same mark here and appears likely to go close again. Look Out Louis is back down on a dangerous mark should he return to form, while Rhythm N Hooves deserves a closer look.
Royal Ascot winner RHYTHM N HOOVES has already shown a capacity to bounce back and he's fancied to do so here, still appealing as one to keep on the right side of from this kind of mark despite a slightly disappointing display last time. Look Out Louis produced his best effort of the season when fourth at Musselburgh last time and is particularly well treated if able to build on that, whilst the free-going Squealer arrives in good heart and can make the frame once more.
There was more promise from PRINCE OF PILLO (nap) on his stable debut two weeks ago and he's handicapped to win now.
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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(4)  (3.33/1 +17%)Lerwick |
3.33/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Lerwick 3.33/1, Improved form to get off the mark from the front in a 1m Pontefract handicap last month. Ran out of petrol in the closing stages when second upped to 9.8f at Ripon (soft) next time and bold show anticipated back down in trip on better ground here. Made all at Pontefract last month and runner-up at Ripon since; in good form and respected. |
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(8)  (3.5/1 +42%)Harlem Nights |
3.5/1(+42%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Harlem Nights 3.5/1, Stepped up on his juvenile form when making a successful reappearance in 7f Wolverhampton handicap in April. Further progress when hitting the crossbar at Newmarket and Haydock (both at around 1m) the last twice and he's one to consider. Runner-up on last two starts and a return to winning ways may well be imminent. |
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(5)  (6/1 +63%)Merry Minister |
6/1(+63%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Merry Minister 6/1, Had several subsequent winners behind when landing a 9-runner novice event at Thirsk (7f, soft) in June, but has followed that with a couple of heavy defeats in handicaps at Ripon and Goodwood. Won Thirsk novice in June on third start but well beaten in both handicaps. |
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(3)  (6.5/1 +19%)Kentucky Bluegrass |
6.5/1(+19%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Kentucky Bluegrass 6.5/1, Left form of sole 2-y-o start well behind when landing novice events at Redcar and Lingfield on first 2 starts of this season. Has failed to threaten switched to handicaps the last twice but he's in good hands and may well get back on track before long. Two-time novice winner; hasn't run badly in his two handicaps but needs something extra. |
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(12)  (11/1 +0%)Hale End |
11/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Hale End 11/1, Raised his game with cheekpieces enlisted when landing a Hamilton handicap (8.3f, good to firm) in decisive fashion in June. 10 lb higher mark proved too much over the same C&D since but eased 2 lb as a result and he's not ruled out. Shot up weights for Hamilton win two starts ago but he's not ruled out. |
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(2)  (11/1 +0%)Distinguished Lady |
11/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Distinguished Lady 11/1, AW winner on final 2-y-o start and encouraging start this time round when a close third in a 6f Chester handicap in May. Fair to say that she has failed to build on that in 3 subsequent appearances but shapes as though worth a crack at this trip and she's not one to write off just yet. On a handy mark on best 6f form but remains to be seen how she'll fare at this new trip. |
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(6)  (11/1 -38%)Elusive Empire |
11/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Elusive Empire 11/1, Initial efforts were low-key but improved when finding just one too good in a 7f Salisbury novice last month. Performed to a similar level at Musselburgh (7.2f, good) since and he could have more to offer now upped to a mile for this handicap debut in first-time cheekpieces. Runner-up over 7f the last twice and the step up to 1m looks the right move on h'cap debut. |
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(7)  (14/1 +13%)Goodfella |
14/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Goodfella 14/1, Runner-up twice in novice events as a juvenile and, equipped with first-time cheekpieces, turned in his best effort of the season so far when third of 11 at Lingfield (7f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Not without each-way hope returned to handicap company. Step back in right direction in Lingfield novice latest but claims not overly compelling. |
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(9)  (14/1 +44%)Taritino |
14/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Taritino 14/1, Won 7f Redcar novice on second start at 2 yrs and almost added to his tally at Yarmouth in June (7f, good to firm). Has failed to make a meaningful impact since, though, and others make more appeal. Went close at Yarmouth in June but he's been soundly beaten the next twice. |
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(14)  (18/1 -13%)Mount King |
18/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Mount King 18/1, Several creditable efforts to his name this year, not least when fourth in a 12-runner Redcar maiden (7f, good to firm) with cheekpieces added (retained here) last weekend. Record stands at 0-10 but return to this trip looks a good move and he's an each-way player. 0-10 but creditable efforts the last twice and might not be far away. |
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(10)  (40/1 -43%)Tabuk |
40/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Tabuk 40/1, All 7 starts for Gavin Cromwell in Ireland were on Dundalk's AW, ending his time over there with a 10.7f maiden win in March. However, he failed to beat a rival home starting out for this yard at Ripon last month. Dundalk AW maiden winner but plenty to prove after heavy defeat on stable debut. |
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(13)  (50/1 +0%)Pop World |
50/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Pop World 50/1, Built on an encouraging 2-y-o debut effort when landing a 6f maiden at Catterick in September. Hasn't shown much in a couple of handicaps this time round, though, and yard saddles a stronger candidate in Hale End. Promise on both 2yo runs but has failed to shine on her two starts this summer. |
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Plenty of connections will be arriving here hopeful their charges can mount a serious challenge to claim this prize with the tentative selection being LERWICK. Ed Bethell's runner was a decent second last time over 1m2f at Ripon and he can go one better off the same mark. Kentucky Bluegrass shaped as if this extra yardage would suit when fifth over 7f at Newmarket, while Elusive Empire can also hit the frame.
This drop back in trip could precipitate a return to winning ways for LERWICK, who did the job well when making all at Pontefract on his penultimate start prior to finding 9.8f on soft ground too much of a test at Ripon recently. Harlem Nights arrives here on the back of a couple of solid efforts in defeat and rates the main danger, while handicap debutant Elusive Empire, Hale End and John Chard VC all merit consideration, too.
Having finished a good second the last twice, HARLEM NIGHTS is taken to return to winning ways. Elusive Empire is feared most.
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)  (3.33/1 +52%)Yaaser |
3.33/1(+52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Yaaser 3.33/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Musselburgh in July. 16/5, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.2f, good) 8 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Has good chance on form. Won at Musselburgh two starts ago and things didn't go his way there last week (fourth). |
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(15)  (5.5/1 +27%)Alseeyerthere |
5.5/1(+27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Alseeyerthere 5.5/1, Related to winners and built on her reappearance run to open her account at Redcar (7f) in June. Creditable third from an 8 lb higher mark in C&D handicap 6 weeks ago and she remains low-mileage as a 5-y-o Not discounted. Won at Redcar in June and close third over this C&D since; she's one to consider. |
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(1)  (7/1 -56%)Ataser |
7/1(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Ataser 7/1, C&D winner. 5/1, bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 15 days ago, not ideally placed. Better showing not ruled out, particularly now eased in grade. Encouraging second in first-time cheekpieces in June but failed to back it up last month. |
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(4)  (7.5/1 +25%)Al Baahy |
7.5/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Al Baahy 7.5/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner at Wetherby in May. 14/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Newbury (7f, good to firm) 44 days ago. Won at Wetherby in May and not helped by slow start at Newbury subsequently. |
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(3)  (8.5/1 +23%)Exceedingly Regal |
8.5/1(+23%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Exceedingly Regal 8.5/1, Sole success to date gained on AW but matched that level back from 4 months off when second at Yarmouth (7f) in July. Travelled well for a long way when fifth of 8 in handicap at Haydock (7f) last week and he's not out of things. Returned from break with good 2nd last month; good to soft ground perhaps not ideal latest. |
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(2)  (9/1 +25%)Verona Star |
9/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Verona Star 9/1, Made a winning debut in late-2021. Missed last year but confirmed he retains his ability in trio of starts so far this summer, weakening out of things faced with soft ground for the first time when sixth of 9 in handicap at Leicester (8.2f) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Very lightly raced 4yo who could benefit from the drop back to 7f; cheekpieces go on. |
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(10)  (10/1 -33%)Rocket Rod |
10/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Rocket Rod 10/1, Hold-up performer who bounced back to form to win 15-runner C&D handicap in June. Good third from revised mark at Thirsk (7f) 45 days ago and he arrives here with yard amongst the winners. Won 15-runner C&D handicap in June and clearly relishes a big field; on the shortlist. |
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(14)  (12/1 +40%)Min Till |
12/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Min Till 12/1, Twice a winner at around 7f during second half of last year and best effort so far this term when fourth of 10 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, soft) 18 days ago. This looks a deeper affair but eased further 2 lb ahead since. Has improved with each of her three turf runs this summer and is one to be interested in. |
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(6)  (16/1 +27%)Archduke Ferdinand |
16/1(+27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Archduke Ferdinand 16/1, Winner at Musselburgh in July. Fourteenth of 17 in handicap at York (7f, good, 9/1) 22 days ago, possibly finding the race coming too soon. Better showing anticipated. Twice ran well last month and latest run may have come too quickly. |
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(12)  (20/1 +0%)Golden Apollo |
20/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Golden Apollo 20/1, Course winner. 10/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, good) 10 days ago, short of room inside final 1f and not recover. Yet to hit top form so far this term but he has become attractively weighted again for when things do click. 9yo who showed spark as recently as June but well beaten on his three starts since. |
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(11)  (22/1 +45%)Dancinginthewoods |
22/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Dancinginthewoods 22/1, Enjoyed a consistent spell on AW during the winter but not returned from a break in much form, well held in refitted blinkers at Yarmouth (7f) 31 days ago. Had wind op ahead of this and market best guide. Return to form needed but perhaps the wind operation will have done the trick. |
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(16)  (25/1 +11%)Atlantic Heart |
25/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Atlantic Heart 25/1, Good third of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 14/1) 16 days ago, every chance over 1f out and keeping on. Sole success to date did come on AW, however. Close third on AW a fortnight ago and in the shake-up if repeating that form. |
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(17)  (28/1 +15%)Rich Waters |
28/1(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Rich Waters 28/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2020. 9/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.2f, good) 8 days ago, ridden 2f out and never landing a blow. Can only be watched at present despite tumbling mark. His mark continues to fall but unable to get competitive on his five starts this season. |
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(8)  (40/1 -33%)Bicep |
40/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Bicep 40/1, Enhanced his good record at Musselburgh (7f) on return to action in May. Not been in same form all 3 starts since however, including back at that venue 8 days ago. Won at Musselburgh on reappearance but down the field on his three runs since. |
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(13)  (50/1 -150%)Floral Splendour |
50/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Floral Splendour 50/1, Returned to form from out of the blue when second at Beverley (7.4f) in June. Disappointed next 2 starts but latest run at Ayr best overlooked in isolation (saddle slipped early). Still, he remains tough enough to assess in any case. Runner-up at Beverley in June but she's struggled on her three starts since. |
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(5)  (50/1 -127%)Kalganov |
50/1(-127%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Kalganov 50/1, Useful performer at best in France but not offered a great deal in handful of starts for present yard, never a threat on the back of wind surgery when fifth of 8 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, heavy) 19 days ago. French winner whose mark continues to tumble, but well beaten on all three runs this year. |
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ATLANTIC HEART was beaten just half a length last time over 7f at Newcastle and she appears primed to offer another bold bid. Paul Midgley's four-year-old has been raised 1lb in the ratings for that effort, but that may not be enough to stop her from getting back to winning ways. Connections of Yaaser will be hoping he gets more luck in-running than over 7f at Musselburgh last time, while Rocket Rod should also be taken seriously.
YAASER hit a rich vein of form this time last year and it's been a similar story in recent weeks, resuming winning ways at Musselburgh on his penultimate start and shaping as if still in good form when finishing fourth from a poor position back at that venue 8 days ago. He can make another bold bid, with low-mileage mare Alseeyerthere, Exceedingly Regal and Ataser just a trio of others to consider.
Preference is for ARCHDUKE FERDINAND, with the form of his third at Ayr on July 24 having worked out really well.
Class & Speed Card
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