There were 40 Races on Wednesday 16th August 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Beverley, 7 races at Salisbury, 6 races at Yarmouth, 8 races at Gowran Park, 6 races at Ffos Las, 6 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
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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 | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1) (4.5/1 +18%) Eton College |
4.5/1(+18%) | (1) Eton College 4.5/1, Latest win at Nottingham in July. Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap (9/2) at Newmarket (10f, good) 19 days ago, nearest finish. Drop in trip won't be a problem and should make his presence felt. Won on soft at Nottingham last month and has claims if this sets up for his closing style. |
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2nd (3) (9/1 -227%) Obama Army |
9/1(-227%) | (3) Obama Army 9/1, 11/4, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Chepstow (8.1f, good to soft) 19 days ago, just holding on. Nudged up just 2 lb and entitled to be involved in the finish. Got back on the scoresheet at Chepstow and he's only 2lb higher here; key player. |
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3rd (4) (7.5/1 -36%) Lunanera |
7.5/1(-36%) | (4) Lunanera 7.5/1, 7/1, sixth of 13 in minor event at Strasbourg (9.9f, good) 65 days ago. Gelded ahead of this handicap debut for new yard and it'll be interesting to see what the market has to say. Ex-French; unexposed gelding and he needs watching in market on his handicap/stable debut. |
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4th (2) (3/1 +25%) I'm Too Tired |
3/1(+25%) | (2) I'm Too Tired 3/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Newbury (10f, good to soft, 6/1) 20 days ago, finding little. Doesn't appear to be the strongest of finishers and looks vulnerable. 3yo who still has potential and could be dangerous on this drop back in trip. |
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5th (6) (1.5/1 +40%) Thewaytothestars |
1.5/1(+40%) | (6) Thewaytothestars 1.5/1, Course winner. Career best when winning 12-runner handicap (7/2) at Windsor (8.1f, good) 2 days ago. Big shout under a penalty if turned out again quickly. Has won here and at Windsor in the last eight days and is respected in her hat-trick bid. |
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6th (7) (16/1 +11%) Hill Filly |
16/1(+11%) | (7) Hill Filly 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Leicester (10f, good) 27 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time and she needs to raise her game. No progress and she needs to do much better with a tongue-tie added back at 1m. |
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7th (5) (100/1 -150%) Grand Style |
100/1(-150%) | (5) Grand Style 100/1, First run since leaving N. Perret when last of 9 in handicap (125/1) at Lingfield (7f, good to soft) on UK debut 16 days ago. Best to look elsewhere. Down the field in all five runs and she needs a transformation back up in trip. |
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ETON COLLEGE had the beating of subsequent Chepstow scorer Obama Army (second) when the pair met at Nottingham two starts ago. He failed to make an impact when upped to 10 furlongs at Newmarket last time, but Jamie Osborne's gelding could bounce back to confirm that form back at a mile. Lunanera showed signs of ability when trained in France and the market can guide on his first start for Archie Watson.
It could be worth taking a chance on French import LUNANERA, who makes his British/handicap debut on what is probably a fair opening mark. Thewaytothestars did the job well at Windsor on Monday and she will be a big threat if turned out again quickly in search of the hat-trick. Eton College and Obama Army both arrive in good form also and are others to consider.
The vote goes to OBAMA ARMY, who has a striking record in handicaps and is only 2lb higher than for his win at Chepstow 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) (0.11/1 +56%) Per Contra |
0.11/1(+56%) | (1) Per Contra 0.11/1, Well backed and looked a good prospect when winning 10-runner maiden at Chepstow (7.1f, good to soft) on debut 37 days ago, slowly away and hung badly left. Will take all the beating under a penalty. Impressive winner at Chepstow (7f, good to soft) on debut and looks an exciting prospect. |
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2nd (2) (7/1 -110%) Chiefman |
7/1(-110%) | (2) Chiefman 7/1, Sent off 5/4 but too green to show full worth when fifth of 7 in novice event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) on debut 58 days ago. Open to lots of progress. Green on debut (AW; 5-4 favourite) and needs major improvement on this switch to to turf. |
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3rd (4) (40/1 +39%) Tomorrow Day |
40/1(+39%) | (4) Tomorrow Day 40/1, 22/1, third of 5 in maiden at Haydock (6f, heavy) on debut 10 days ago. Up in trip. Outsider at Haydock on recent debut and he weakened into a 16l third of five. |
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4th (3) (20/1 +70%) Surfer Dude |
20/1(+70%) | (3) Surfer Dude 20/1, 80/1, last of 9 in maiden at Sandown (8f, good to soft) on debut 6 days ago, slowly away. 80-1 at Sandown (1m) on debut last week and finished a remote last of nine. |
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Ollie Sangster was glowing in his post-race assessment of PER CONTRA, who trounced his rivals, including a subsequent winner, despite doing plenty wrong at Chepstow on debut. He carries a penalty today but he is clearly held in high regard, evidenced by his entry in the Champagne Stakes at Doncaster. The withdrawal Duely Spiced means the main threat is likely to be Chiefman, who ran green when well backed over 7f at Wolverhampton on debut and will surely have more to offer today. Tomorrow Day can beat Surfer Dude for the bronze medal.
PER CONTRA did quite a bit wrong on debut at Chepstow last month but his ability shone through as he scored readily and he's strongly fancied to defy a penalty. Chiefman failed to deliver on his opening run but will surely know more this time.
This can go to PER CONTRA, who powered clear at Chepstow on his debut last month and looks an exciting prospect.
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) (0.83/1 +49%) Ben Hamrash |
0.83/1(+49%) | (3) Ben Hamrash 0.83/1, Winner at Chelmsford City in July. Very good ½-length second of 8 to Overnight Oats in handicap at Sandown (7f, good to soft, 13/8) 21 days ago, clear of rest. Getting better with each recent run and there shouldn't be much between them again. Close second behind Overnight Oats at Sandown and should make another bold bid. |
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2nd (1) (1.25/1 -25%) Overnight Oats |
1.25/1(-25%) | (1) Overnight Oats 1.25/1, Two wins from 6 runs this year. Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Sandown (7f, good to soft, 7/2) 21 days ago by ½ length from Ben Hamrash, battling well. Progressive since the hood has gone on and he's the one to beat. Has won over 7f in his last two runs and he's open to more progress; big player. |
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3rd (2) (9/1 -64%) Ithra |
9/1(-64%) | (2) Ithra 9/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 14 in novice event (7/1) at Haydock (8f, good to firm) 82 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Makes handicap debut for good yard but mark looks high on the face of it. Handicap newcomer who returns (82 days off) in cheekpieces and needs a check in the market. |
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Just half a length separated OVERNIGHT OATS (winner) and Ben Hamrash (second) when the pair met at Sandown three weeks ago. The former is 1lb worse off this time, but his pedigree would suggest forecast ground conditions will be no problem and that could make all the difference. Ithra, who sports first-time cheekpieces, should not be underestimated on her handicap bow.
OVERNIGHT OATS and Ben Hamrash dominated a Sandown handicap 3 weeks ago and will very likely do the same here, with a 1 lb pull not enough to side with the latter reversing the places.
This is an interesting rematch between OVERNIGHT OATS and Ben Hamrash and the the former gets the vote in his hat-trick bid.
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) (3.5/1 -27%) Violets Star |
3.5/1(-27%) | (6) Violets Star 3.5/1, Fair filly. 16¾ lengths tenth of 11 to Mill Stream in listed race at Deauville (6f, soft, 32/1) 10 days ago. Sights significantly lowered here and big chance judged on debut near-miss at Thirsk. Slugged it out well when 3rd over 7f; out of depth in Listed race 10 days ago; form chance. |
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2nd (1) (5/1 -50%) Many A Year |
5/1(-50%) | (1) Many A Year 5/1, Twice-raced gelding. Second of 11 in minor event (14/1) at Salisbury (6f, good) 18 days ago. Likely he will come into his own when making the switch to handicap company. Runner-up over 6f on 2nd start; withdrawn after proving difficult to saddle on Sunday. |
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3rd (5) (2.25/1 -20%) Tuki Tuki |
2.25/1(-20%) | (5) Tuki Tuki 2.25/1, Thrice-raced filly. Fourth of 9 in minor event at Leicester (5f, soft, 4/1) 21 days ago. Return to this trip looks a good move and she should be firmly in the mix. Best form on good to firm but has run well on soft, dropped to 5f on latest; major player. |
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4th (3) (2.5/1 +62%) Monty Be Quick |
2.5/1(+62%) | (3) Monty Be Quick 2.5/1, Twice-raced gelding. Eighth of 11 in minor event (33/1) at Kempton (8f) 7 days ago, left poorly placed. Shaped with some encouragement when runner-up on debut at Pontefract last month and perhaps this drop in trip will help. Out of depth on AW last week; signs of ability on 1m debut; not sure to be suited by 6f. |
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5th (4) (11/1 -22%) Mma Ramotswe |
11/1(-22%) | (4) Mma Ramotswe 11/1, Twice-raced filly. Third of 6 in maiden at Bath (5.7f, good, 25/1) 7 days ago. Another who will be of greater interest in handicaps but worth a second look all the same. Fared much better at Bath (about 5f, good to soft) than on debut; likely to progress. |
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6th (2) (50/1 +24%) The Tiger Tank |
50/1(+24%) | (2) The Tiger Tank 50/1, 50/1, fifth of 9 in novice hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f, good) 10 days ago. Hard to warm to starting out on the Flat here. Modest form in bumpers/hurdles; Flat influences in pedigree but queried over 6f. |
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VIOLETS STAR run a debut full of promise at huge odds at Thirsk over 7f and she was highly tried on only her second start in Listed company at Deauville. She was well beaten that day but drops into a maiden now and can take full advantage. Many A Year was free to post last time at Salisbury when an encouraging second, so that performance can be upgraded, while Monty Be Quick could put his best foot forward back on turf after disappointing at Kempton.
This represents a good opportunity for TUKI TUKI, who has made the frame on each of her 3 starts and conditions here won't pose a problem. Violets Star is the clear main danger on the strength of her promising debut at Thirsk where she went close at huge odds. Monty Be Quick, Mma Ramotswe and Many A Year (in that order of preference) should all be in there pitching for minor place money.
If VIOLETS STAR is none the worse for her recent trip to France she should be a force at this more suitable level.
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 (2) (1.2/1 +31%) Starproof |
1.2/1(+31%) | (2) Starproof 1.2/1, Winner at Lingfield in July. 8/11, seventh of 8 in handicap at the same course (6f, good to firm) 8 days later. Big player if able to bounce back. Easy win at Lingfield last month; disappointing there since but she's not written off. |
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2nd (1) (5/1 -186%) Fifty Year Storm |
5/1(-186%) | (1) Fifty Year Storm 5/1, Thrice-raced winner. Ninth of 12 in handicap (13/2) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 22 days ago. Entitled to come on for that run and she remains of interest given promise shown as a 2-y-o. Could improve for last month's reappearance outing; dam won on heavy going; not ruled out. |
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3rd (3) (1.25/1 +38%) Margaret's Fuchsia |
1.25/1(+38%) | (3) Margaret's Fuchsia 1.25/1, Career best when winning 4-runner maiden (4/1) at this course (7.4f, heavy) 8 days ago. Likely to give it a good shot but may prove vulnerable under a penalty. Made all in heavy-ground maiden here last week and strong claims now back in a handicap. |
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STARPROOF did it very nicely at Lingfield on her penultimate start when going in by over three lengths, but she followed that up with a very disappointing effort next time. However, she is well worth another chance while that impressive display two starts ago remains fresh in the memory. Margaret's Fuchsia shed her maiden tag here last time over an extended 7f and looks an interesting contender back at this distance. Stryder warrants a market check too.
FIFTY YEAR STORM can be expected to step up on her belated reappearance spin on the all-weather and, judged on what she showed in two starts as a juvenile, there should be handicaps to be won with her off this sort of mark. Next on the list is Starproof, who was disappointing at Lingfield last time but is well worth another chance given the decisive nature of her victory at the same course eight days earlier. Margaret's Fuchsia can edge out handicap debutant Stryder for minor honours.
The in-form filly MARGARET'S FUCHSIA (nap) won a heavy-ground maiden here last week and is taken to follow up now back in a handicap.
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) (5/1 -25%) Nusra |
5/1(-25%) | (3) Nusra 5/1, Maiden. Bit below form eighth of 17 in handicap at Tipperary (12.5f, good, 16/1) 78 days ago. Big player judged on close call at Limerick in April. Longstanding maiden but she went close on soft ground at Limerick in April. |
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2nd (4) (3/1 +57%) Buxlow Boy |
3/1(+57%) | (4) Buxlow Boy 3/1, Unreliable sort. Fourth of 5 in handicap (13/2) at this course (10f, heavy) 16 days ago. Hopes here pinned on the first-time cheekpieces sparking improvement. Something to prove after handicap debut run here but lightly raced and not written off. |
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3rd (2) (0.73/1 +0%) Natacata |
0.73/1(+0%) | (2) Natacata 0.73/1, Excellent second of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (11.6f, heavy, 13/2) 11 days ago, having run of race. 3 lb nudge fair enough and she's the one to beat. Close second at Lingfield on second handicap start and holds leading claims up 3lb. |
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4th (1) (14/1 -155%) Duke Of Vienna |
14/1(-155%) | (1) Duke Of Vienna 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fourth of 7 in handicap at Limerick (11.5f, good to firm) 63 days ago. Claims if able to build on that effort for new connections here. Fair fourth on handicap debut at Limerick and could have a part to play on stable debut. |
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NATACATA attempted to make all at Lingfield, but she was just denied by a neck. That was her best performance to date, though, and she is fancied despite getting a 3lb rise for that display. Duke Of Vienna makes his first start for the Alexandra Dunn stable and, if the market speaks in his favour, he would be of interest. Buxlow Boy can beat Nusra home for third.
Though winless following 23 attempts in this sphere, NUSRA would have every chance of belatedly opening her account if able to reproduce the form of her effort at Limerick in April where she went close in a 15-runner handicap off this mark. The Irish raider is an appealing alternative to likely favourite Natacata, who showed improvement when going down narrowly at Lingfield last time. Duke of Vienna won't be far away if able to build on his latest effort on this debut for new connections.
This looks a good opportunity for NATACATA to get off the mark after her close second on soft ground at Lingfield 11 days ago.
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