There were 43 Races on Friday 4th November 2022 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Down Royal, 6 races at Hexham, 7 races at Exeter, 7 races at Fontwell, 8 races at Dundalk, 8 races at Newcastle, 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 | Speed Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1) (0.17/1 +32%) American Mike |
0.17/1(+32%) | (1) American Mike 0.17/1, Impressive winner of a point and then his first 2 starts in bumpers last season. Found only Facile Vega too good in a gruelling renewal of the Champion Bumper and then chased home the same rival at Punchestown. A very exciting hurdles prospect who should relish the longer trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (3) (3.5/1 +13%) Letsbeclearaboutit |
3.5/1(+13%) | (3) Letsbeclearaboutit 3.5/1, Looked a good prospect as he won 3 of his 5 starts in bumpers in 2020-21 and the form has worked out. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (6) (40/1 -43%) Cocoplum |
40/1(-43%) | (6) Cocoplum 40/1, Has run to a fair level over hurdles and has place claims for sure if staying the longer trip on her comeback. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (8) (200/1 -33%) Yolande Court |
200/1(-33%) | (8) Yolande Court 200/1, No show in bumpers/maiden hurdles. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (2) (250/1 +0%) Jimli's Glory |
250/1(+0%) | (2) Jimli's Glory 250/1, No show in bumper/maiden hurdle 17 months apart. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (5) (150/1 +25%) Wee Jerry |
150/1(+25%) | (5) Wee Jerry 150/1, Little impact in points/bumpers. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (7) (50/1 +24%) Gill's Supreme |
50/1(+24%) | (7) Gill's Supreme 50/1, Doyen mare. Half-sister to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Theo and fair hurdler Captain Lob, stays 2½m. Will surely find this too tough on debut. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|PU| (4) (11/1 +0%) Thunder Down Under |
11/1(+0%) | (4) Thunder Down Under 11/1, Bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler. Folded as if amiss when last seen at Tipperary in June 2020 and can only be watched after such a long absence. |
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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 | Speed Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6) (3/1 -33%) Jungle Prose |
3/1(-33%) | (6) Jungle Prose 3/1, Career best when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle (10/3) at Thurles (23f, good to soft) 15 days ago, staying on well. Type to do better still for new stable, and boasts leading claims. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (3) (8/1 +43%) Rebellious Gale |
8/1(+43%) | (3) Rebellious Gale 8/1, Winner in hurdle at Limerick in May. 9/1, respectable fifth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Galway (24.3f, soft) 96 days ago. Can make presence felt. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (18) (6.5/1 -8%) Walking The Walk |
6.5/1(-8%) | (18) Walking The Walk 6.5/1, First run since leaving P. J. Rothwell when good second of 13 in handicap chase at Downpatrick (23.5f, good to soft, 5/1) 28 days ago, just failing. Switches from chase to hurdles. One to consider. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (9) (5/1 +23%) Tyre Kicker |
5/1(+23%) | (9) Tyre Kicker 5/1, Career best when winning 21-runner handicap hurdle at Punchestown (24f, good to soft, 17/2) 164 days ago, suited by increase in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. Should have more to offer. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (8) (5.5/1 +31%) Menindee |
5.5/1(+31%) | (8) Menindee 5.5/1, 4/1, career best when winning 13-runner handicap chase at Punchestown (23.9f, good) 23 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Has to be taken seriously. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (17) (33/1 +18%) Spancil Hill |
33/1(+18%) | (17) Spancil Hill 33/1, Tenth of 20 in handicap hurdle (22/1) at Navan (21f, heavy). Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving Michael J. McDonagh. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (13) (33/1 +18%) Gamigin |
33/1(+18%) | (13) Gamigin 33/1, Eleventh of 16 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Clonmel (16.5f, heavy) 8 days ago. Significantly up in trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (4) (16/1 +36%) Chosen Diamond |
16/1(+36%) | (4) Chosen Diamond 16/1, Respectable eighth of 13 in handicap hurdle (4/1) at Navan (20f, soft). Off 8 months. Up in trip. Others make more appeal. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (10) (14/1 +30%) Battle Of Benburb |
14/1(+30%) | (10) Battle Of Benburb 14/1, Latest win in hurdle at Wexford in August. Shaped as if amiss when pulled up in handicap hurdle (10/3) at Listowel (24f, good) 42 days ago. Type to bounce back quickly. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|F| (14) (33/1 +0%) Crossgaleschicflic |
33/1(+0%) | (14) Crossgaleschicflic 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in novice hurdle at Cork (20.4f, soft, 66/1) 19 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should progress. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|U| (11) (11/1 +56%) Carrig Carol |
11/1(+56%) | (11) Carrig Carol 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Creditable fifth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (25.4f, soft, 28/1) 14 days ago. Merits respect. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (2) (10/1 -43%) True Destiny |
10/1(-43%) | (2) True Destiny 10/1, Career best when winning 13-runner handicap hurdle (40/1) at Sligo (20f, soft) 14 days ago, kept up to work. Up in trip. Needs to take another step forward. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11th (7) (40/1 +0%) Magic Sea |
40/1(+0%) | (7) Magic Sea 40/1, Inconsistent performer. Course winner. Last of 8 in novice chase (12/1) at Downpatrick (19.2f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Back up in trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12th (5) (25/1 +0%) Serpolette |
25/1(+0%) | (5) Serpolette 25/1, Latest win in hurdle at Tramore in July. Below form sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle (10/1) at Gowran (20f, soft) 35 days ago. Up in trip. Others more persuasive. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
13th (1) (16/1 -14%) Golas Tiep |
16/1(-14%) | (1) Golas Tiep 16/1, Blinkered for 1st time, fell in handicap hurdle (18/1) at Punchestown (24f, good) 159 days ago looking sure to be placed. Not one to write off. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
14th (16) (100/1 -100%) Penthouse Poppet |
100/1(-100%) | (16) Penthouse Poppet 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 125/1, twelfth of 18 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (19.4f, heavy) 8 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
15th (15) (33/1 +18%) Kinnegad Lad |
33/1(+18%) | (15) Kinnegad Lad 33/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2020. 50/1, eighth of 21 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20.7f, good) 24 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|PU| (20) (50/1 -25%) I Can't Remember |
50/1(-25%) | (20) I Can't Remember 50/1, Fair winner at 12f on flat. Thirteenth of 15 in handicap chase at Thurles (20.7f, good to soft, 33/1) 15 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|PU| (12) (50/1 +0%) Fizzlestick |
50/1(+0%) | (12) Fizzlestick 50/1, Remains a maiden after 16 NH runs. 16/1 and visored for 1st time, unseated rider in handicap hurdle at Killarney (22.8f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. |
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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 | Speed Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6) (18/1 -50%) Magical Zoe |
18/1(-50%) | (6) Magical Zoe 18/1, Highly promising type. First run since leaving Barry Fitzgerald when won 12-runner maiden at Wexford (16f, good to soft, 2/1) on hurdles bow 62 days ago, plenty in hand. Open to considerable improvement. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (2) (3.33/1 +0%) Nikini |
3.33/1(+0%) | (2) Nikini 3.33/1, Made it 2-2 over hurdles in 6-runner mares' event at Listowel (20f, good, 5/6) 47 days ago. Surely more to come and the mount of Paul Townend from the yard's 4 runners. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (11) (3/1 +0%) The Model Kingdom |
3/1(+0%) | (11) The Model Kingdom 3/1, Highly promising individual. 1/6, career best when winning 13-runner maiden at Tipperary (16f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 32 days ago, shaken up to assert. Should do much better. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (9) (16/1 -33%) Rioga Choice |
16/1(-33%) | (9) Rioga Choice 16/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. 2/1, career best when winning 14-runner maiden at Roscommon (16.1f, soft) 94 days ago, impressively. Stable in good form. Should improve. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (10) (3.5/1 +30%) Saylavee |
3.5/1(+30%) | (10) Saylavee 3.5/1, Promising individual. Dual bumper winner. Also successful in 16-runner maiden at Gowran (16f, soft, 6/5) on hurdles bow 35 days ago, impressively. Stable having good spell. Looks sure to go well. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (5) (8/1 +20%) Liberty Dance |
8/1(+20%) | (5) Liberty Dance 8/1, Won 2 of her 3 bumpers last season and close third in a Leopardstown Grade 2 on other start. Should have a bright future over hurdles for her top stable. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (3) (12/1 +14%) Carrigmoorna Queen |
12/1(+14%) | (3) Carrigmoorna Queen 12/1, Thrice-raced winner under NH rules. 6/5, won 16-runner mares maiden at Listowel (20f, good) on hurdles bow 46 days ago, kept up to work. Should progress. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (4) (16/1 +60%) Doyenna |
16/1(+60%) | (4) Doyenna 16/1, Fair hurdler. 2 wins from 5 runs this season. 9/4, career best when winning 12-runner handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, good) 27 days ago. More needed at this level. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (8) (125/1 -25%) Paidi's Passion |
125/1(-25%) | (8) Paidi's Passion 125/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. Respectable seventh of 16 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (25.4f, soft, 11/1) 14 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Very hard to make a case for. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (1) (7/1 +56%) Champagne Problem |
7/1(+56%) | (1) Champagne Problem 7/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. Good 1½ lengths second of 7 to She Is Electric in listed mares event at Gowran (16f, soft, 6/4) 35 days ago. Yard having good spell. Looks competitive on form. |
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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 | Speed Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2) (0.12/1 +84%) Pied Piper |
0.12/1(+84%) | (2) Pied Piper 0.12/1, Useful on the Flat (sixth in Ascot Stakes) and created a good impression in making a successful return from 4 months off in 2m conditions event at Cheltenham last month. Has more to offer and the one to beat. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (3) (18/1 +78%) David Garrick |
18/1(+78%) | (3) David Garrick 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Respectable third of 15 in handicap at Naas (10f, heavy, 16/1) 19 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles and faces a stiff task. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (4) (7/1 +68%) Gaelic Arc |
7/1(+68%) | (4) Gaelic Arc 7/1, Useful hurdler. C&D winner. 2 wins from 4 runs this season. Latest win in hurdle at Clonmel in May. 18/1, fading fourth of 6 to Plains Indian in listed hurdle at Limerick (21f, soft) 12 days ago. Not ruled out now back in trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (5) (40/1 +39%) Bonarc |
40/1(+39%) | (5) Bonarc 40/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 1 win from 3 runs this season. Latest win in hurdle at Kilbeggan in May. Last of 10 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16f, good, 11/1) 23 days ago so has work to do. |
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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 | Speed Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4) (4/1 +56%) Now Where Or When |
4/1(+56%) | (4) Now Where Or When 4/1, Creditable 8½ lengths second of 8 to Gevrey in minor event chase (9/1) at Fairyhouse (21.2f, soft). Off 6 months. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (7) (4.5/1 +10%) The Greek |
4.5/1(+10%) | (7) The Greek 4.5/1, 10/3, career best when winning 4-runner handicap chase at Perth (20.1f, good) 43 days ago. Should continue to give a good account. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (3) (10/1 +0%) Bythesametoken |
10/1(+0%) | (3) Bythesametoken 10/1, C&D winner. 16/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Cork (17.6f, heavy) 19 days ago, yet to be asked for effort when bad mistake 4 out. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (1) (3.5/1 +0%) Gevrey |
3.5/1(+0%) | (1) Gevrey 3.5/1, 5/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap chase at Limerick (19.4f, soft) 12 days ago, driven out. Merits consideration. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (2) (14/1 -17%) Espion Du Chenet |
14/1(-17%) | (2) Espion Du Chenet 14/1, C&D winner. Latest win in chase at Punchestown in May. Below form sixth of 10 in handicap chase (40/1) at Cork (17.6f, heavy) 19 days ago. Risky proposition at present. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (9) (4.5/1 +18%) Alice Avril |
4.5/1(+18%) | (9) Alice Avril 4.5/1, Third of 4 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (16.3f, good, 11/4). Off 6 months. On fair mark on pick of her form. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (12) (50/1 +24%) Hollybank King |
50/1(+24%) | (12) Hollybank King 50/1, Winner in chase at Thurles in February. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, tenth of 13 in handicap chase (14/1) at Downpatrick (19.2f, soft), racing closer to pace than ideal. Off 6 months. Difficult ask. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (6) (18/1 +10%) Wingin A Prayer |
18/1(+10%) | (6) Wingin A Prayer 18/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Naas (19f, heavy, 25/1), pulled up before 2 out. Off 7 months. Switches from hurdles to chase. First run for yard after leaving Mrs J. Harrington. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (11) (5.5/1 +21%) Gladiatorial |
5.5/1(+21%) | (11) Gladiatorial 5.5/1, Creditable second of 8 in handicap chase at Kelso (17.1f, good to soft, 5/1) 13 days ago. Not taken lightly. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|F| (5) (28/1 +15%) Downthecellar |
28/1(+15%) | (5) Downthecellar 28/1, Bit below form sixth of 16 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Clonmel (16.5f, heavy) 8 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. |
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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 | Speed Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6) (0.4/1 -38%) Mighty Potter |
0.4/1(-38%) | (6) Mighty Potter 0.4/1, Dual Grade-1 winning hurdler. Off 6 months. Makes chase debut. Will be suited by step up in trip and should take all the beating. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (5) (5/1 +29%) Mars Harper |
5/1(+29%) | (5) Mars Harper 5/1, Useful hurdler. 4/1, third of 5 in minor event hurdle at Navan (21.7f, good) 48 days ago. Makes chase debut. Got to be respected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (4) (6/1 -20%) Largy Debut |
6/1(-20%) | (4) Largy Debut 6/1, Useful form over hurdles at best but well held last 4 starts. Off 6 months. Makes chase debut (winning pointer). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (3) (66/1 +34%) Huntingtown |
66/1(+34%) | (3) Huntingtown 66/1, Fair hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Kilbeggan in April. Fair winner at 19f over hurdles. 7/1, eleventh of 12 in novice hurdle at Cork (19f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Makes chase debut. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (2) (20/1 +39%) Hascoeur Clermont |
20/1(+39%) | (2) Hascoeur Clermont 20/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 2 wins from 5 runs this season. Good second of 12 in handicap hurdle (2/1) at Roscommon (23.8f, good) 39 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|U| (8) (50/1 -213%) Peaceful Sunday |
50/1(-213%) | (8) Peaceful Sunday 50/1, Fair hurdler. Fair winner at 16f over hurdles. Unseated rider in handicap chase (14/1) at Ayr (16.5f, good to soft) on debut over fences 11 days ago. |
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1st (1) (2.25/1 +0%) Carnfunnock |
2.25/1(+0%) | (1) Carnfunnock 2.25/1, Won Ayr bumper a year ago and was 20 lengths third of 7 to Facile Vega in Grade 2 at Leopardstown in February. Disappointing at the Punchestown Festival when last seen but returns in a thin race. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (2) (0.33/1 +8%) Better Days Ahead |
0.33/1(+8%) | (2) Better Days Ahead 0.33/1, From a good NH family and cost a tidy £350,000 at the Cheltenham Festival sales after a cosy point success. Obvious appeal for yard with good record in this. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (3) (40/1 -21%) Do As Your Told |
40/1(-21%) | (3) Do As Your Told 40/1, Leading Light filly. Half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Lord Getaway, stays 27f and bumper winner/fair hurdler Champagne To Go, stayed 25f. Not without interest on paper but suspect she has a bit on her plate even against just two rivals. |
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