There were 44 Races on Saturday 16th September 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Navan, 8 races at Bath, 7 races at Chester, 7 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Musselburgh, 7 races at Lingfield, 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 (1) (3/1 +33%) Iberian |
3/1(+33%) | (1) Iberian 3/1, Well backed when taking 13-runner novice event at Newbury over 6.5f, on debut in June. Again well supported when length second in Vintage Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good to soft) 46 days ago, still green. Can do better again. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (5) (6/1 +63%) Sunway |
6/1(+63%) | (5) Sunway 6/1, Promising sort who had plenty in hand when making a winning racecourse bow at Sandown (7f, good) but was 15¼ lengths behind Rosallion in the Pat Eddery at Ascot (7f, good to soft) 49 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (4) (0.8/1 -100%) Rosallion |
0.8/1(-100%) | (4) Rosallion 0.8/1, Justified market confidence when making a winning debut at Newbury and followed up in most impressive fashion in the Pat Eddery at Ascot, beating a subsequent winner by 4 lengths in a good time. Sets a clear standard and hard to beat. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (2) (7/1 +42%) Mountain Bear |
7/1(+42%) | (2) Mountain Bear 7/1, Maiden winner in June. Better form upped in grade in defeat since, though at the same time his limitations have rather been exposed, 2½ lengths fourth of 10 to in Group 3 at the Curragh (6f, good, 5/2) 21 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (3) (50/1 +0%) Power Mode |
50/1(+0%) | (3) Power Mode 50/1, Knew his job when making a winning start at Yarmouth in July and improved on that form pitched straight into Group 3 company when fourth in 6-runner Prix de Cabourg at Deauville (6f). Limitations rather exposed in Gimcrack since, however. |
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This year's Champagne Stakes is all about ROSALLION, who hasn't put a foot wrong in his two starts to date and this looks a good opportunity to continue his winning thread. Richard Hannon's colt was very impressive when making mincemeat of a Listed field at Ascot and is expected to continue his ascent towards the top. Iberian might pose him the most questions after a good second in the Vintage Stakes. Mountain Bear was just behind Charlie Hills' youngster at Glorious Goodwood and heads the remainder.
Hard to oppose ROSALLION, who looked potentially very smart when slamming his rivals in the Pat Eddery at Ascot. Iberian was still green when runner-up in the Vintage Stakes at Glorious Goodwood and is a clear next best.
It is hard to look beyond ROSALLION, who was very impressive in the Listed Pat Eddery Stakes at Ascot last time.
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) (7/1 +56%) Annaf |
7/1(+56%) | (1) Annaf 7/1, Smart performer on the AW, completing 6f hat-trick in listed company at Lingfield in February. Ran his best race on turf when third in King's Stand at Royal Ascot and not disgraced in face of a stiff task when seventh in Haydock's Sprint Cup last time. No forlorn hope back in handicap company. Very classy at 5f and 6f; first handicap run since AW win in January; drying ground a help. |
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2nd (13) (12/1 +14%) Significantly |
12/1(+14%) | (13) Significantly 12/1, Resumed winning ways for current yard at Haydock in July and has run well on both starts since, leading long way when sixth of 27 to Aberama Gold in Stewards' Cup at Goodwood 42 days ago. Can go well again back in distance, Smart 3yo; had walkabout season in 2022 but revived for new yard; still on fair mark. |
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3rd (8) (18/1 +18%) Intrinsic Bond |
18/1(+18%) | (8) Intrinsic Bond 18/1, Won the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon for Tracy Waggott last summer and took his form to a new level when landing 5f Ascot handicap for new yard in July. Only 13th at York (5f) last time but the sort to bounce back. Has been in good form for new yard but lesser show latest and on highish mark now. |
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4th (4) (12/1 +14%) Happy Romance |
12/1(+14%) | (4) Happy Romance 12/1, Resumed winning ways in 5f Bath listed contest (good to soft) in April but limitations subsequently exposed in the Temple Stakes at Haydock and the King's Stand at Royal Ascot. More needed on her handicap debut. Usually aims high; Listed winner in April; excused latest two defeats; handicap debut. |
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5th (17) (25/1 +24%) Vintage Clarets |
25/1(+24%) | (17) Vintage Clarets 25/1, Won at Chester in June and followed up in ready fashion in the Gosforth Park Cup at Newcastle. Posted another solid effort when sixth of 20 in handicap at York (5.4f) 24 days ago so ought to be in the shake-up again. In his element over 5f earlier but hard to think of him in win terms after recent defeats. |
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6th (2) (8.5/1 +6%) King's Lynn |
8.5/1(+6%) | (2) King's Lynn 8.5/1, Landed Group 2 Temple Stakes in the early stages of last season and has since posted several creditable efforts in defeat. Rare below-par run in Stewards' Cup at Goodwood last time but he's the sort to bounce back. Handles most ground; good course record and has slipped a few pounds in the weights. |
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7th (10) (25/1 -56%) Get It |
25/1(-56%) | (10) Get It 25/1, Got off the mark for his current yard with a career best in 13-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 9 days ago. Not dismissed despite taking a 4 lb rise. Emphatic AW winner latest; 6lb higher than latest turf handicap win in 2022; surface query. |
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8th (19) (5.5/1 +21%) Call Me Ginger |
5.5/1(+21%) | (19) Call Me Ginger 5.5/1, Won 3 times last year, notably in this, and right back on song of late with fluent successes at Chester and Ascot. Remains on a good mark despite a 4 lb rise and he's a big player in his bid for a repeat victory. Impeded when 2nd, promoted to 1st, in this 2022; just 2lb higher following 2 recent wins. |
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9th (20) (25/1 +24%) Haymaker |
25/1(+24%) | (20) Haymaker 25/1, Scored at Windsor (6f) in May and has largely held his form well since, close sixth of 13 to Call Me Ginger at Ascot (5f, firm) 7 days ago. Can give another good account eased 1 lb here. Three handicap wins 7f and 6f; this race asks more of him than the usual company he keeps. |
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10th (7) (22/1 -22%) Badri |
22/1(-22%) | (7) Badri 22/1, 4-time winner this year for Ruth Carr and he started out for his new yard with a good second of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 16 days ago. Needs considering off an unchanged mark. Did well for R Carr, winning six; good start for new yard; may do better yet back on turf. |
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11th (22) (18/1 -13%) Live In The Moment |
18/1(-13%) | (22) Live In The Moment 18/1, Ended a lengthy losing run (in a change of headgear) in 11-runner handicap at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago, always holding on. Not dismissed with blinkers retained despite taking a 3 lb rise. Never headed at Goodwood last week (6f, good); needs more in a better race. |
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12th (11) (33/1 -106%) Dream Composer |
33/1(-106%) | (11) Dream Composer 33/1, Has shown improved form this year, bagging his third handicap success of the campaign at Sandown in July. Not seen to best effect when third of 10 at Ascot (5f, good) 35 days ago. One to consider. Holding his form and looks good on his day but best form over a bare 5f. |
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13th (15) (22/1 -22%) Hurricane Ivor |
22/1(-22%) | (15) Hurricane Ivor 22/1, 2021 winner of this contest but he arrives well below par, last of 7 in handicap at Navan (5f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. Won this and Group 3 in 2021; quiet in 2022; revival initially for new yard but needs more. |
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14th (12) (22/1 -10%) Existent |
22/1(-10%) | (12) Existent 22/1, It's now eighteen runs since his last win in 2022 but he posted a respectable fifth of 13 to Call Me Ginger in handicap at Ascot (5f, firm) 7 days ago. Possibilities. Bobbed in and out of form all season; dropping down weights but needs more; hood discarded. |
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15th (21) (22/1 -83%) Kimngrace |
22/1(-83%) | (21) Kimngrace 22/1, Listed winner at Lingfield in February but mainly below par since until catching the eye when never-nearer eighth of 14 in handicap at York (5f) 24 days ago. Has won on a soft surface and handily weighted if building on that now. Nearly a year since she won on turf; hinted at revival last month; running into form. |
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16th (9) (16/1 +0%) Makanah |
16/1(+0%) | (9) Makanah 16/1, Course winner who comes here on the back of a good fourth of 20 in handicap at York (5.4f, good to firm) 24 days ago. One for the shortlist. Useful form when 4th at York latest; just adequate shows in 2 previous runs in this race. |
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17th (14) (18/1 -13%) Tees Spirit |
18/1(-13%) | (14) Tees Spirit 18/1, Much improved last season when scoring 5 times (including here) and he got back on track when second of 12 at Haydock last time. Well in the mix off the same mark. Back to form after fallow spell; first run beyond 5f for 2 years; good or firmer suits. |
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18th (6) (8/1 +50%) Aberama Gold |
8/1(+50%) | (6) Aberama Gold 8/1, Dual winner for Keith Dalgleish in June and has taken his form to another level for his new yard with further 6f success at York and in Stewards' Cup at Goodwood. Not best drawn when beating only one at York last time and still can't be taken lightly. Two 6f wins in eight days, latest in a top handicap; ran poorly on latest start. |
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19th (3) (16/1 -45%) Chipstead |
16/1(-45%) | (3) Chipstead 16/1, Proved better than ever when scoring at York (5f) in May. Has failed to repeat that effort since though, fourth in 5f Ascot handicap last time, so needs to get back on the up. First past the post in the 2022 running; won off 1lb lower in May; worthy contender. |
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20th (5) (22/1 +12%) Dakota Gold |
22/1(+12%) | (5) Dakota Gold 22/1, Tough and likeable C&D winner who shaped as if needing the run after 4 months off when eleventh of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 16 days ago. No surprise to see him get back on track here. Two of last 3 wins on this track; no real threat in this last September; below par latest. |
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21st (16) (14/1 +30%) The Big Board |
14/1(+30%) | (16) The Big Board 14/1, Much improved in 2023 and bagged her third win at Ascot in July. Not disgraced when fading seventh of 10 at Salisbury (6f) 9 days ago and one to consider with this shorter trip a plus. Should be suited by this trip but her days of being well treated look to be in the past. |
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22nd (18) (40/1 -60%) Dusky Lord |
40/1(-60%) | (18) Dusky Lord 40/1, Useful 5f/6f scorer in 2022 but he hasn't been firing this season and came in last of 13 at Newcastle 16 days ago. Cheekpieces go back on but others are more persuasive. Cheekpieces were a big help for previous yard; back on for first time for this trainer. |
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CALL ME GINGER arrives on a hat-trick after wins at Chester and Ascot, and he can defend his crown. Jim Goldie's sprinter is running off a 2lb higher mark than when he was promoted to first in this contest last year, at the expense of Chipstead, and that may not halt his progression. Better can be expected from Intrinsic Bond after he struggled to land a blow when sent off a well-backed favourite at York, while Stewards' Cup hero Aberama Gold commands respect with cut in the ground likely. Throw Happy Romance, Makanah and Get It into the mix too.
Last year's victor CALL ME GINGER looks to have arrived in peak form again and can complete a quick hat-trick after stylish recent successes at Chester and Ascot. The Big Board could find this intermediate trip to his liking and is feared most, although Significantly is another who could shine at this distance and merits serious consideration. Vintage Clarets, Kimngrace and Aberama Gold complete the shortlist in a fiercely competitive renewal of the Portland.
The promoted 2022 winner Call Me Ginger is respected but DUSKY LORD (nap) can return to his best form in the refitted cheekpieces.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6) (5.5/1 -38%) Sandrine |
5.5/1(-38%) | (6) Sandrine 5.5/1, Smart filly who won the Lennox last season. Best run of 2023 when ¾-length third (Audience narrowly ahead in second) to Kinross in City of York (7f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago. First-time visor worn on that occasion retained. Likely to be on the premises. Back to form with Group 2 third in first-time visor and she could be bang there. |
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2nd (1) (3.33/1 +39%) Audience |
3.33/1(+39%) | (1) Audience 3.33/1, Much improved since being gelded and fitted with a hood, reappearing to win a 7f Newmarket Group 3 in July by 2 lengths from Jumby. Back from a lesser effort in the Lennox at Goodwood when ¾-length second of 11 to Kinross in City of York (7f, good to firm) last month. Should go well. Strong claims on this year's Group-race form but the forecast slow ground is a concern. |
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3rd (5) (1.25/1 +9%) Spycatcher |
1.25/1(+9%) | (5) Spycatcher 1.25/1, Improved performer this season, winning a Thirsk conditions race on reappearance and a Group 3 at Deauville in July. Went down all guns blazing when just touched off in the Prix Maurice de Gheest back Deauville (6.5f, soft) last month. Leading claims. Went very close in French Group 1 last month and he's a key player. |
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4th (2) (4.5/1 -13%) Biggles |
4.5/1(-13%) | (2) Biggles 4.5/1, Second in the Victoria Cup at Ascot in the spring and took his form up another when landing the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) in July. Not at his best in the International at Ascot since and has a bit to find now stepping up to pattern level. Bunbury Cup winner who has been progressive in 7f handicaps and is entitled to respect. |
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5th (3) (14/1 +22%) Jumby |
14/1(+22%) | (3) Jumby 14/1, Better than ever when winning Group 3 John of Gaunt at Haydock in June and backed that up when 2 lengths second to Audience (conceded him 3 lb) in Criterion at Newmarket in July. Well below par in the City of York latest but he did race away from where the main action unfolded. Group 3 win in June but below par at York latest; tends to be kept away from slow ground. |
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SPYCATCHER has been a model of consistency this term and he appears primed to offer another bold bid. Karl Burke's charge was only just touched off in the Group 1 Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville last month and this extra yardage seems likely to see him to even better effect. Audience is the highest rated of these and ranks as the biggest danger after a close second in the City Of York Stakes. Sandrine, who finished a head behind in third on the Knavesmire, should also be challenging at the line.
SPYCATCHER was taken out of the Haydock Sprint Cup last Saturday on account of the quickish ground and Karl Burke's thriving 5-y-o can justify the decision to wait for a week and land the biggest prize of his career. Last month's City of York 2-3 Audience and Sandrine can give him most to do.
Slow ground would be right up SPYCATCHER's street and he earns the vote having gone very close in the Group 1 Prix Maurice de Gheest.
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) (3/1 +0%) Continuous |
3/1(+0%) | (4) Continuous 3/1, Looked smart when winning both 2-y-o starts. Encouraging return in the Dante and rook his form to a whole new level in a well-run race when a decisive winner of the Great Voltigeur Stakes at York. That is the best form on offer and this trip may well unlock more. Improvement almost every time; authoritative 1m4f win in Great Voltigeur at York on latest. |
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2nd (2) (2.75/1 +39%) Arrest |
2.75/1(+39%) | (2) Arrest 2.75/1, Runner-up in French Group 1 on final 2-y-o start and reappeared to win the Chester Vase in May (both heavy ground). Not in the same form on a firmer surface in the Derby at Epsom and King Edward at Ascot but dropped in class, he responded well to a positive ride when winning Geoffrey Freer Stakes, Among the best form with two wins on softer than good and this trip looks within reach. |
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3rd (6) (6/1 +0%) Desert Hero |
6/1(+0%) | (6) Desert Hero 6/1, Produced a smart performance when winning the traditionally very strong King George (Handicap) at Royal Ascot in June. Overcame tricky circumstances when following up in the Gordon Stakes and his limit may noy have been reached trying a new trip. Improving; 1m4f Group 3 win on soft last time; whether today's trip will help is not clear. |
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4th (9) (8/1 +0%) Tower Of London |
8/1(+0%) | (9) Tower Of London 8/1, Form has taken off since stepping up to middle distances, winning a Leopardstown listed race and the Ulster Derby (Handicap) in June. Would probably have completed the hat-trick had rider not dropped his whip in the Bahrain Stakes and he's a brother to a Leger winner. Stays 1m5f; has a little to find but this trip can help and he has each-way claims. |
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5th (7) (7/1 -75%) Gregory |
7/1(-75%) | (7) Gregory 7/1, Confirmed debut impression when landing a listed race at Goodwood and found bundles for pressure when maintaining his unbeaten record in the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot. Carried a penalty and turned over by Continuous in the Great Voltigeur but return to this trip very much in his favour. Will be well suited by reverting to today's greater stamina test if he goes on the ground. |
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6th (3) (14/1 -17%) Chesspiece |
14/1(-17%) | (3) Chesspiece 14/1, Purchased by Godolphin after taking handicap win and improved when third to Gregory in the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot (1¾m). Listed winner at Hamilton a month later and looked ready for a return to this trip when second in the Gordon Stakes at Goodwood. Several have better form but he is improving and the step back up in trip will suit him. |
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7th (8) (7/1 +42%) Middle Earth |
7/1(+42%) | (8) Middle Earth 7/1, Runner-up first 2 starts and well suited by a true test upped to 1½m when landing 7-runner Newmarket novice in July, battling well. Found another jolt of improvement when cashing in on a lenient mark in the Melrose Handicap and he's clearly a 3-y-o stayer on the up. Moves into his first Group race but brings plenty of promise after 1m6f Melrose h'cap win. |
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8th (5) (28/1 +44%) Denmark |
28/1(+44%) | (5) Denmark 28/1, Yet to add to debut success last summer but quietly progressive in 3 starts at up to 14f this term. Looked a tricky ride in handicap company at Haydock and he's hard to make a case for at this level. Placed in two good 1m6f handicaps, last time harder to settle and repeatedly hanging left. |
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9th (1) (40/1 -43%) Alexandroupolis |
40/1(-43%) | (1) Alexandroupolis 40/1, Taking debut winner in the autumn. Hasn't advanced his form as perhaps expected both starts this year 4 months apart, albeit he wasn't seen to best effect in the Vinnie Roe Stakes. Retains potential but this is a big ask. Unexposed and capable of better (checked over 1f out last time) but has no form claims. |
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The recent rain on Town Moor sees Frankie Dettori switch from Queen Vase's hero Gregory to beaten Derby favourite ARREST and that factor is likely to make a big difference. The former lost his unbeaten record when a one-paced third to Continuous in the Great Voltigeur, and the York winner also has questions to answer, with the combination of softer ground and the extra couple of furlongs potentially not suiting Aidan O'Brien's colt. Arrest bounced back from failures on ground faster than ideal in the Derby and at Royal Ascot when taking the Geoffrey Freer at Newbury. Testing conditions are clearly important to the son of Frankel and the extra yardage promises to yield further improvement. Desert Hero has progressed nicely this season, with victories at Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood, the latter occasion seeing him get the better of Chesspiece. Melrose winner Middle Earth, who was supplemented earlier in the week, is another with solid credentials.
Just the 9 runners for the oldest Classic but it has a very open feel to it. CONTINUOUS took his form to a whole new level in a well-run race when a decisive winner of the Great Voltigeur Stakes at York and that marks him out as the one to beat with this trip likely to unlock even more. Gregory failed to land the odds in that race but he carried a penalty that day and this contest will play to his strengths (though Dettori now rides Arrest). At longer odds, Tower of London cannot be ruled out.
The St Leger can go to Great Voltigeur hero CONTINUOUS ahead of Arrest and Gregory, with Desert Hero also shortlisted.
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) (1.62/1 +19%) La Yakel |
1.62/1(+19%) | (3) La Yakel 1.62/1, Progressive at 3 yrs, winning twice including handicap at Ascot (12f) in September. Has run at the same C&D both starts this year, looking as good as ever after 9 months off when runner-up in July, before failing to meet expectations on drying ground last time. Respected. Disappointing in Shergar Cup last time but today's drop back in trip may suit; respected. |
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2nd (4) (3.33/1 +26%) Simply Sondheim |
3.33/1(+26%) | (4) Simply Sondheim 3.33/1, Enjoyed a most productive campaign sent handicapping in 2022, completing a six-timer with success at Newmarket (10f) in August. Added to his tally at Kempton (11f) on his return, but below-par effort (had been well backed) at Newmarket last time. No surprise to see him bounce back. Rare blip last time but otherwise very progressive; ideal conditions; could be the answer. |
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3rd (6) (4.5/1 +50%) Lightening Company |
4.5/1(+50%) | (6) Lightening Company 4.5/1, Winner at Pontefract (10f) in April and, after 2 runs over hurdles, ran well when fourth at Hamilton last month, despite having been very slowly away. Produced his best effort over hurdles when third in a Carlisle maiden 3 weeks ago, but more needed back on the level. Underwhelming both on Flat and over hurdles since Pontefract win in April. |
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4th (5) (5/1 +58%) Masekela |
5/1(+58%) | (5) Masekela 5/1, Successful twice as a 2-y-o, including in listed company, and was a fine fourth in last year's Epsom Derby. However, he hasn't shown much spark so far this year, faring no better in first-time cheekpieces (also following a wind op) at York on his latest outing. Thrown in on best form but a long way below it this season; cheekpieces retained. |
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5th (1) (7/1 -75%) Symbol Of Light |
7/1(-75%) | (1) Symbol Of Light 7/1, Progressive sort for Charlie Appleby, completing an AW hat-trick when making a winning handicap debut at Southwell (1m) in January 2022. Close fourth back from a lengthy absence (had a wind op) for new yard at Newcastle (1m) in June and he's a major player upped in trip. Lightly raced 4yo; close fourth on stable debut 11 weeks ago; this new trip could suit. |
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LA YAKEL had a perfectly valid excuse for his Shergar Cup defeat when his rider Joao Moreira appeared to feel something go amiss at a crucial point. The four-year-old has been given a month to recover and remains capable of further progression based on his return effort when runner-up at Ascot in July. Symbol Of Light ran with plenty of credit on his debut for Julie Camacho at Newcastle and is respected up in trip. Akhu Najla is now tried in blinkers and could bounce back from an ordinary York performance.
After 17 months off (had a wind op), SYMBOL OF LIGHT showed improved form on his stable debut when a close fourth at Newcastle and he could still have more to offer upped in trip. He is taken to get the better of Akhu Najla, who also may yet do better over this longer distance with blinkers applied. La Yakel is another who enters calculations.
All six carry doubts but SIMPLY SONDHEIM has been a winning machine in handicaps and is taken to bounce back from a rare poor run.
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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2nd (5) (5.5/1 +15%) Redhot Whisper |
5.5/1(+15%) | (5) Redhot Whisper 5.5/1, Out of a winning miler and showed plenty of encouragement when third at Leicester on debut, not having a hard race. Should learn from that experience, so no surprise if he's on the premises. Caught the eye when third of eight at Leicester; has potential and commands respect. |
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3rd (3) (4/1 -45%) Deira Mile |
4/1(-45%) | (3) Deira Mile 4/1, Green but caught the eye when third at Sandown on debut. Likely to improve markedly for that initial experience, so worth a chance to open his account. Green but shaped well when very close third on debut at Sandown; has to be considered. |
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4th (1) (4/1 +43%) Bellum Justum |
4/1(+43%) | (1) Bellum Justum 4/1, Boasts a good pedigree and stepped up on his debut when runner-up at Newmarket last month. Needs to progress again if he's to seriously compete in what looks a strong maiden. Big step forward from debut when close second at Newmarket; high on the list. |
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6th (10) (14/1 -17%) Otto Flash |
14/1(-17%) | (10) Otto Flash 14/1, Foaled April 9. 155,000 gns yearling, No Nay Never colt. Dam unraced sister to very smart winner up to 11f (including US Grade 1 1¼m event) Deauville out of 2-y-o 5f winner Walklikeanegyptian. Notable newcomer. Stable has had excellent season with juveniles; well worth a market check on debut. |
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7th (6) (18/1 -13%) Savvy Warrior |
18/1(-13%) | (6) Savvy Warrior 18/1, Too Darn Hot colt who has shaped with encouragement on both starts to date, notably when meeting trouble (finished third) at Ffos Las in August. Should improve further. Creditable third at Ffos Las on second start; this extra yardage should suit him well. |
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8th (4) (5/1 +41%) Let's Get Em |
5/1(+41%) | (4) Let's Get Em 5/1, Second of 13 in maiden at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 17/2) on debut 12 days ago, running on. Bred to get the longer trip, and looks open to improvement. Best work late on when second at Windsor 12 days ago; today's longer distance could suit. |
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9th (7) (20/1 -43%) Stratocracy |
20/1(-43%) | (7) Stratocracy 20/1, Well-related Inns of Court colt who stepped up on his debut when fourth at Newmarket last time but others look to have more potential. Faded when fourth of six over 7f at Newmarket; step back up to 1m isn't certain to suit. |
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10th (2) (150/1 +0%) By Default |
150/1(+0%) | (2) By Default 150/1, Yet to show any ability and looks set for another struggle. Hasn't shown much in two outings to date; difficult to recommend. |
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BELLUM JUSTUM showed marked improvement from his first to his second start when runner-up at Newmarket and with further progress expected, he can get off the mark. Deira Mile didn't do himself any favours when racing wide and running about a bit on his debut at Sandown, but the fact he was beaten just half a length says much about his ability. Redhot Whisper and well-bred newcomer God's Window can also have a say in proceedings.
DEIRA MILE shaped very well amidst inexperience when third in a good maiden at Sandown last month and, with big improvement expected, he's the most appealing in what's likely to be a strong race. Newcomer's God's Window and At Vimeiro both make plenty of appeal and several others are open to progress.
In a warm maiden, slight preference is for BELLUM JUSTUM who took a big step forward on his second start and can keep progressing.
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1st (10) (5.5/1 +8%) Liberty Lane |
5.5/1(+8%) | (10) Liberty Lane 5.5/1, Impressive winner of sole start at 2 yrs and useful efforts in defeat this year, proving suited by the drop back to 1m when fourth of 12 in the Newmarket handicap won by Dutch Decoy last time. Remains unexposed and there could be a bigger performance in him, particularly when he learns to settle. Unexposed 3yo who is open to more progress at this distance; interesting. |
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2nd (2) (3.5/1 +0%) Sonny Liston |
3.5/1(+0%) | (2) Sonny Liston 3.5/1, Useful 7f winner for Charlie Hills and, though yet to add to that 2-y-o debut success, he has hinted on more than one occasion this season that there's a decent prize to be won with him. Did well to finish as close as he did at York (1m, good to firm) last time and a bold show is anticipated here. Has performed nicely in three major 1m handicaps this term; commands respect. |
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3rd (8) (18/1 -50%) La Trinidad |
18/1(-50%) | (8) La Trinidad 18/1, Back on the scoresheet with a stylish display over C&D in June but has come up short off similar marks to this in his 2 subsequent appearances. 2-3 at Doncaster, including an easy success in June; interesting back here. |
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4th (7) (12/1 -9%) Spirit Catcher |
12/1(-9%) | (7) Spirit Catcher 12/1, Quirky sort who ran out an emphatic winner of 1m Ripon handicap last month. Just ahead of Sonny Liston when third of 19 at York since but, while that was a highly creditable effort, he looks vulnerable now that his new mark has kicked in. Won easily at Ripon then ran creditably at York Ebor festival; in the mix. |
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5th (12) (18/1 -29%) Titian |
18/1(-29%) | (12) Titian 18/1, Just touched off in the C&D Spring Mile at the start of the season and followed that with a couple of creditable efforts in Newmarket handicaps. Form took a dip when only fourth at Chepstow last time, though, and this demands a clear career-best. Close second in the Spring Mile here; all wins in September/October; appealing. |
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6th (15) (33/1 +50%) Look Back Smiling |
33/1(+50%) | (15) Look Back Smiling 33/1, Got his head back in front at Leicester last month, albeit that was a Class 5 handicap and he has come up short in 2 subsequent starts. 7 lb 'wrong' here and he looks up against it. Both handicap wins at Class 5 level; something to prove in this grade. |
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7th (11) (22/1 -10%) Pisanello |
22/1(-10%) | (11) Pisanello 22/1, Consistent sort who bagged second Hamilton victory of the season (best effort yet for this yard) when edging ahead in dying strides there (8.3f, soft) in July. Good run of form came to a halt at Thirsk last time, though, and Blue For You appears to be the stable No 1. Disappointing favourite last time; still on career-high mark; this looks tough. |
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8th (4) (9/1 +0%) Empirestateofmind |
9/1(+0%) | (4) Empirestateofmind 9/1, Improved during second half of 2022, following success at Thirsk with a string of solid efforts in defeat, including when runner-up in this race 12 months ago. Another good effort when third at the Ascot Shergar Cup meeting last time and he has to enter calculations. Close second in this race last year and likely to go well again. |
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9th (13) (40/1 +0%) Freedom Day |
40/1(+0%) | (13) Freedom Day 40/1, Off the mark in 1m Redcar novice on third and final start for the Gosdens during the spring. Stepped up on low-key debut for this yard when third of 12 in the Ripon handicap won by Spirit Catcher last month, but that's still well short of the level that will be required to win this. Promising form on slow ground; upped in class but may do better still. |
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10th (14) (20/1 +20%) Spioradalta |
20/1(+20%) | (14) Spioradalta 20/1, Has proved largely consistent this year and landed a gamble with cheekpieces refitted at Chester (7.6f, soft) in July. Performed with credit when fourth of 12 over the same C&D a fortnight ago, but she has plenty on her plate from the 3 lb out of the weights here. Largely consistent on soft/good to soft; slow ground would be a plus. |
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11th (6) (5.5/1 +8%) Millebosc |
5.5/1(+8%) | (6) Millebosc 5.5/1, Placed form at highest level as a 3-y-o when trained in France and shaped well when a running-on seventh of 18 in the John Smith's Cup at York on second start for this yard in July. Disappointing at Goodwood (1¼m, soft) since but needs considering back down in trip on this more conventional track. Disappointing on latest 1m2f start but not written off; unexposed over 1m. |
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12th (3) (22/1 -100%) Brunch |
22/1(-100%) | (3) Brunch 22/1, Smart performer at his best, winner of back-to-back York handicaps in 2020 and successful in listed company the following year. However, he was well held on final start of last season in this corresponding race and largely below par so far this time round. Losing spell goes back over two years but he is well treated on peak form. |
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13th (9) (14/1 -56%) Dutch Decoy |
14/1(-56%) | (9) Dutch Decoy 14/1, Five-time 7f/1m winner in 2022 and added to his tally at Newmarket in July. Has followed that with creditable efforts in the Golden Mile at Glorious Goodwood (just behind stablemate The Gatekeeper) and most recently at York, but current mark leaves little margin for error. Consistent; ran creditably in major 1m handicaps at Goodwood and York last month. |
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14th (5) (10/1 +0%) The Gatekeeper |
10/1(+0%) | (5) The Gatekeeper 10/1, Winner of 7f handicaps at Newcastle and Newmarket earlier this season and fine second in the 20-runner Golden Mile at Glorious Goodwood last month. Promoted to first after just failing back there (1m, soft) 20 days ago and, nudged up 2 lb, he's likely to be in thick of things once more. Useful form on soft ground at Goodwood last month; not dismissed. |
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15th (1) (11/1 +8%) Blue For You |
11/1(+8%) | (1) Blue For You 11/1, Resumed winning ways in good style at York (1m, good) in July and probably best to draw a line through his latest effort over the same C&D. However, no obvious excuses at Goodwood on penultimate start and he's probably a shade too high in the weights for now. Scored readily at York in July but he's yet to defy a triple-digit mark; opposed. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
SONNY LISTON has long threatened to land one of these valuable mile handicaps, and today could be the day with Ryan Moore keeping the partnership intact. Ralph Beckett's charge has a head to make up with Spirit Catcher (third) from his recent fourth at York but is 2lb better off, while last year's second in this contest, Empirestateofmind, is another leading contender. Completing the shortlist are the likes of Blue For You, Liberty Lane and The Gatekeeper.
Having performed with credit in several valuable big-field handicaps this year, SONNY LISTON is taken to deservedly hit the target. He again has the assistance of Ryan Moore, who partnered the 4-y-o at Royal Ascot where he was a fine second in the Royal Hunt Cup and also when fourth of 19 in a notable handicap at the York Ebor Festival. Millebosc is nicely handicapped based on his exploits in France and he is feared most back at 1m ahead of Empirestateofmind, Liberty Lane and The Gatekeeper.
There appears to be a race of this nature in SONNY LISTON. Second choice is Titian, ahead of Liberty Lane and La Trinidad.
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