There were 45 Races on Saturday 5th August 2023 across 7 meetings. There was 8 races at Galway, 6 races at Newmarket, 6 races at Doncaster, 6 races at Thirsk, 7 races at Goodwood, 6 races at Lingfield, 6 races at Hamilton, 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 -20%)Zaman Jemil |
4/1(-20%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Zaman Jemil 4/1, Nursery winner on the AW last year and stepped up markedly on his comeback outing when a decisive winner at Thirsk a month ago. Penalty unlikely to prevent this 3-y-o going very close with Ryan Moore taking over. 2-5 since handicapping; still has time to do better; untried on slower than good to soft. |
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1st (8)  (4.5/1 +31%)Monsieur Kodi |
4.5/1(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Monsieur Kodi 4.5/1, In good form this year, winning handicaps at Musselburgh (5f) and Thirsk (6f). Hard to knock brace of third-place finishes since and he's very likely to give it another good go (effective on deep ground). Two wins and several good placed efforts this year; conditions fine; should be bang there. |
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2nd (14)  (8.5/1 +0%)Capote's Dream |
8.5/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Capote's Dream 8.5/1, Prolific in 2021 but failed to add to his tally in handicaps last year. Remains capable of winning a race off this sort of mark judged on this season's evidence, sticking to his task pretty well when third at Newmarket a fortnight ago. On a losing run but down in weights and recent efforts promising; has a big run in him. |
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3rd (10)  (9/1 +25%)Many A Star |
9/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Many A Star 9/1, Pulls hard but that didn't prevent him winning this race a year ago with Tom Marquand in the saddle. Heavy defeats both starts this season but this probably his primary target and he's 2 lb lower in his repeat bid. Tongue tie on. Won this race last year off 2lb higher; well beaten both runs this year; tongue tied today. |
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4th (5)  (12/1 -33%)Live In The Moment |
12/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Live In The Moment 12/1, Losing run dates back to 2020 but down in the weights for current yard and found only one too good on a couple of occasions this year. Given a break on the back of a tame effort at Hamilton and stall 14 could be a plus. Below par last time but in good order beforehand; 6f on soft might stretch him. |
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5th (9)  (7/1 +36%)Music Society |
7/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Music Society 7/1, Signed off 2022 with a heavy-ground success at Catterick. Failed to add to tally this year though hit the frame 3 times before a lesser effort at York, albeit that was a deeper race. Below par at York last week but previous Ayr second brings him into the reckoning. |
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6th (11)  (12/1 +14%)Cooperation |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Cooperation 12/1, Resumed winning ways at Thirsk (6f) in May and fared best of those drawn high when fourth at Haydock (6f, firm) a month later. That was an eye-catching run and a tardy start enough to excuse last week's York showing. Dangerous to rule him out. Conditions should suit but he needs to bounce back from a quiet run at York last week. |
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7th (7)  (14/1 +13%)Gis A Sub |
14/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Gis A Sub 14/1, Winless during his 3-y-o campaign. Shaped quite encouragingly on his Newmarket reappearance in May but hasn't built on it since, brushed aside at Hamilton. Useful 2yo; has not built on reappearance promise; 5lb lower in future handicaps. |
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8th (6)  (12/1 +14%)Under The Twilight |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Under The Twilight 12/1, In the form of her life in recent months, scoring twice at Salisbury (6f/7f). Hit with a 12 lb rise for latter win and seemed anchored by it at Newmarket 3 weeks ago. Two Salisbury wins this summer; high in the weights after the second of them; vulnerable. |
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9th (1)  (18/1 +18%)Royal Parade |
18/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Royal Parade 18/1, Resumed winning ways in emphatic style over C&D in June and must have found race coming too soon 6 days later at York (always behind). Given a break and represents yard in excellent order. Easy win over C&D in June but well held last time and slow ground would be a worry. |
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10th (4)  (6/1 +50%)Justcallmepete |
6/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Justcallmepete 6/1, Completed an AW 4-timer at Southwell in January. Just as effective on turf, giving his all when runner-up at Newmarket a week ago. Nudged up 1 lb and remains to be seen whether stall 1 proves to be a hindrance. Progressive handicapper who ran as well as ever when 2nd at Newmarket last week; ground ?. |
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11th (2)  (33/1 -18%)Temple Bruer |
33/1(-18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Temple Bruer 33/1, Massive success story for current yard, gaining sixth win in 10 months at Newmarket (8-runners) in June. Made little impression at Ascot but type to bounce back quickly given his profile. 5 wins from 10 runs for this yard; below best on soft latest; could do with it drying out. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Count Otto and Zaman Jemil both arrive with strong form claims but the ground may not suit either of them. With that in mind, preference is for MUSIC SOCIETY, who was fourth in this race two years ago on soft and he was only beaten half a length into second at Ayr a couple of starts ago. The consistent Monsieur Kodi has made the frame in both appearances since winning at Thirsk in June and is likely to go well once again, while Justcallmepete and Mamillius are others to consider.
ZAMAN JEMIL's Thirsk win is backed up by a punchy timefigure and as a 3-y-o in excellent hands, his profile rather stands out here. Cooperation could do with breaking on terms but he's a big threat on his Haydock run, while stall 14 could be an advantage for Live In The Moment.
Capote's Dream and MONSIEUR KODI should ensure the unexposed 3yo Zaman Jemil doesn't have things all his own way.
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 (7)  (2.25/1 +0%)Sweet William |
2.25/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Sweet William 2.25/1, Runner-up on first 3 starts but hasn't looked back since the blinkers have gone on, winning a valuable 2m handicap at Newbury last month by 3 lengths. That gave the handicapper a chance to take a swipe at him but there's surely more to come. Unraced on softer than good; lightly raced, promising and interesting despite 7lb rise. |
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2nd (6)  (6.5/1 +19%)Adjuvant |
6.5/1(+19%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Adjuvant 6.5/1, 5/2, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Newmarket (1¾m, good) in May. Good fifth of 19 to Calling The Wind in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle since, particularly as the 2m trip just stretched him. Interesting back over shorter under Dettori. Reliable, progressive and holds a major each-way claims. |
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3rd (3)  (10/1 +50%)Euchen Glen |
10/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Euchen Glen 10/1, Several big wins in his long career and confirmed himself still capable of useful form aged 10 when fourth in handicap at Ayr (13f) in June. Never involved when ninth of 13 to Sweet William at Newbury (2m) latest, though. 10yo; close third in this race last year after trouble in running; no win since July 2021. |
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4th (12)  (18/1 +10%)Torcello |
18/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Torcello 18/1, Responded well to blinkers at the end of last season, winning at Newmarket in October. Excellent joint-second (with Adjuvant) of 16 to HMS President in strong 1¾m handicap there in May. Below par on the July Course since but he's capable of bouncing back. Best on softer than good; pipped by HMS President at Newmarket in May, alongside Adjuvant. |
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5th (10)  (6.5/1 +46%)Mr Curiosity |
6.5/1(+46%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Mr Curiosity 6.5/1, Back to winning ways in the mud at Ripon (1½m, soft) a fortnight ago. Progressing quite nicely for this yard and respected up 3 lb. 1m6f win in 2021; got up in the dying strides at Ripon (1m4f, soft) two weeks ago. |
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6th (11)  (10/1 +17%)Splendent |
10/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Splendent 10/1, Second win of the campaign when seeing off 6 rivals at Newbury (1½m, good to firm) in June but this trip seemed to stretch him on his penultimate start. Has the services of Ryan Moore but others are still preferred. 11.4f and 1m4f winner this term; it may not have been the trip which beat him over 1m6f. |
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7th (14)  (4.5/1 +47%)He's A Latchico |
4.5/1(+47%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) He's A Latchico 4.5/1, Two hurdle wins at the start of the summer and better than ever when comfortably completing a hat-trick back on the Flat at Sandown (1¾m) last month. That race dropped perfectly for his hold-up style, though, and there's a feeling a 9 lb rise will find him out. On a roll over hurdles and with 1m6f Flat win, all on good; questions to answer on softer. |
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8th (5)  (20/1 -100%)Omniscient |
20/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Omniscient 20/1, Progressive on the whole and shaped encouragingly when seventh of 19 to Calling The Wind in the Northumberland Place on his reappearance, fading only in the closing stages. Testing ground an unknown but he likely has bigger performances in him. Led over 2f out to over 1f out in the Northumberland Plate (2m, AW) on reappearance. |
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9th (4)  (9/1 +10%)Post Impressionist |
9/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Post Impressionist 9/1, Firmly back on track equipped with cheekpieces during second half of last year, signing off with 1¾m success at York in October. Never a threat in the Northumberland Plate on his reappearance but he may come on for the outing. Underwhelming in the Northumberland Plate (just 8-1) but raced a bit freely on that return. |
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10th (13)  (40/1 -60%)La Pulga |
40/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) La Pulga 40/1, All-the-way winner of a 13f Hamilton handicap in June. Placed on next 2 starts (including here) but below-par when fifth of 6 at Ayr (13f) last time. Testing ground hasn't seemed to suit him previously. Stable has a strong record in this but it's still likely best to look elsewhere. Won his only race over this far (2022) and stamina seemed to win it for him that day. |
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11th (2)  (25/1 +24%)Tyson Fury |
25/1(+24%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Tyson Fury 25/1, Useful but no win since autumn 2020 and he never threatened when back from a break to finish mid-field in the Duke of Edinburgh at Royal Ascot in June. Remains to be seen if a step back up in trip helps. Sole visit here (2021) was one of his best efforts; some renewed hope from Royal Ascot. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
SPLENDENT was a comfortable winner over 1m4f at Newbury, scoring by four lengths, and he shaped as if this extra yardage would be no issue. He has been handed a 5lb rise, but that could prove lenient. Sweet William is an obvious danger after victories at Doncaster and, most recently, at Newbury, where he scored comfortably on his handicap debut. He is a stayer on the up and another success could help him sneak into the Ebor field. Hms President, Adjuvant, Omniscient and Post Impressionist are others to consider.
SWEET WILLIAM needs to win this to stand any chance of getting in the Ebor and he might well be up to the task assuming he can cope with much softer ground than he's encountered before. Omniscient is another lightly-raced 4-y-o who likely has more to offer and heads the dangers along with HMS President and Adjuvant, who were 1-2 in a strong Newmarket handicap over this trip earlier in the season.
While lots of these could be in serious each-way contention, the rest may face a stiff task against SWEET WILLIAM.
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 (8)  (25/1 +0%)Sumo Sam |
25/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Sumo Sam 25/1, Nathaniel filly who scored on her debut at Newmarket last autumn and has reached a useful level without tasting success this term, getting going too late following a very slow start in handicap at Ascot (12f) 3 weeks ago. Ground unlikely to pose any problems but more needed nevertheless. | |||
2nd (4)  (3.33/1 +26%)River Of Stars |
3.33/1(+26%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) River Of Stars 3.33/1, Smart filly who proved most game when landing Group 3 Bronte Cup on return at York and ran another cracker to finish second in a Longchamp Group 2 (14f) 3 weeks ago. A repeat of that form should see her thereabouts. | |||
3rd (5)  (4.5/1 +25%)Time Lock |
4.5/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Time Lock 4.5/1, In the frame in good company this year, not beaten too far when fourth in Lancashire Oaks at Haydock (11.8f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Return to this slower surface rates a likely plus and unlikely we've seen the best of her yet. | |||
4th (1)  (0.91/1 +0%)Free Wind |
0.91/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Free Wind 0.91/1, Very talented mare who enhanced her fine strike rate in the Group 2 Middleton Stakes on return at York in May. Reportedly ran flat when fifth in Hardwicke at Royal Ascot next time but no surprise to see a much better showing back up in trip. | |||
5th (3)  (14/1 +0%)Peripatetic |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Peripatetic 14/1, Progressive sort who made the frame in pair of Group 3s during second half of last year and picked up where she left off to land 12f listed event here in June. Struggled to make an impact in Group 2 Lancashire Oaks 4 weeks ago and now has her first crack at 14f. | |||
6th (2)  (11/1 -38%)Luisa Casati |
11/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Luisa Casati 11/1, Useful mare who built on solid return in France to land 12f listed event here in May. Similar form despite not being ideally placed when fifth in Lancashire Oaks since and she holds each-way claims with forecast conditions holding no fears. | |||
7th (6)  (66/1 +18%)Divina Grace |
66/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Divina Grace 66/1, Resumed with 10f success at Chepstow in June and ran well both starts in handicaps subsequently, likely to have benefited from setting a stronger pace when third at Newbury (13.3f) latest. Longer trip worth exploring but this a tough ask up markedly in grade. | |||
8th (7)  (50/1 -150%)Ghara |
50/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Ghara 50/1, Landed small-field Yarmouth maiden (11.5f) in June and ran to similar level when 11¼ lengths ninth of 17 in Ribblesdale Stakes (100/1) at Royal Ascot (12f, good to firm) next time, faring best of those held up. Needs to step forward to make more impact here. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
The Gosdens have enjoyed plenty of success in this race over the years, most recently with the classy Enbihaar in 2019 and 2020, and they are expected to lift this prestigious prize once again with FREE WIND. Having landed the Middleton on her return to action, she was far from disgraced when taking on the boys in the Hardwicke. She sets a lofty standard back against her own sex and can repel the likely challenge of River Of Stars. Luisa Casati ought to relish ground conditions and it would be folly to write her off, while Time Lock is also noted now upped in distance.
FREE WIND was below her best in the Hardwicke at Royal Ascot but she undoubtedly remains one to be positive about now stepping back up in trip and, in the hope underfoot conditions don't catch her out (dam was well proven in the mud) she can get back to winning ways. River of Stars, who finished in a French Group 2 latest, and Time Lock can prove the chief threats.
Facing lesser opposition than at Royal Ascot, FREE WIND can bounce back from that short-priced defeat with a short-priced win today.
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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(9)  (28/1 -40%)Summerghand |
28/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Summerghand 28/1, Grand servant to connections over the years and enjoyed one of his finest hours when landing this race in 2020. Out of luck in both subsequent renewals, but has been given a chance by the handicapper and shaped as though coming back to the boil behind Aberama Gold at York last weekend. Won this race in 2020; Ayr Gold Cup win last year came off 2lb higher; ran on well latest. |
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1st (19)  (18/1 -29%)Aberama Gold |
18/1(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Aberama Gold 18/1, Back-to-back winner for Keith Dalgleish in June and opened account for present yard at the second attempt in 15-runner York handicap (6f, good) recently. Appears to be effective on most ground, but following up here under a penalty will demand a far bigger performance. In fine form this summer and won well last week; slow ground suits; one for the shortlist. |
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2nd (8)  (10/1 +29%)Apollo One |
10/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Apollo One 10/1, In good form on the AW towards the end of last season and has continued in the same vein on turf this year, placed all 3 starts in competitive 6f handicaps. Had several of these behind when runner-up in the Wokingham and another bold show could be on the way. Three placed efforts in top 6f handicaps this year; up the weights but should run his race. |
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3rd (10)  (12/1 +0%)Bielsa |
12/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Bielsa 12/1, Creditable sixth in the 2021 running of this and landed the Ayr Gold Cup later that season. First taste of success since when landing a big-field York handicap in May, but subsequently struggled to land a meaningful blow behind several of these in the Wokingham. Beat his 20 rivals at York in May; ran well in Wokingham; slower ground a +; big chance. |
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4th (17)  (14/1 +0%)Mr Wagyu |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Mr Wagyu 14/1, Admirable sprinter who was a good third to Badri at Epsom in June and beaten less than 3 lengths when seventh of 27 in Wokingham at Royal Ascot later that month. Well below par at Thirsk last time, though, and likely to find a few too good here, too. Yet to win this year but conditions won't be an issue and he's on a good mark; e-w shout. |
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5th (15)  (10/1 +9%)Aleezdancer |
10/1(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Aleezdancer 10/1, Perfect start to the season when seeing off 18 rivals at Doncaster (6f, heavy) in April. However. he has failed to fire in 4 subsequent outings (tried in blinkers last time) and connections now reach for cheekpieces. Excellent record over sprint trips on slower than good; new headgear today; major player. |
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6th (23)  (11/1 +61%)Significantly |
11/1(+61%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (23) Significantly 11/1, Bagged a couple of valuable 5f handicaps at Ascot (including at the Royal meeting) in 2021 and, following a low-key campaign last term, he's returned to form for new connections this season. Remains on a workable mark and he's not discounted. Cheekpieces have worked well of late and he's one to consider at a big price. |
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7th (20)  (28/1 -12%)Spanish Star |
28/1(-12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) Spanish Star 28/1, Winner of 3 of his last 4 starts over this C&D, the latest in May, and added to his tally at Epson the following month. Shouldn't be judged too harshly on latest display at Ascot, but he's yet to strike off a mark this high and minor place money is perhaps the best his connections can hope for. Now an 8yo but better than ever this year; conditions to suit; not passed over lightly. |
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8th (14)  (25/1 -56%)Albasheer |
25/1(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Albasheer 25/1, Quickly made up into a useful juvenile for Owen Burrows in 2020. Missed whole of last season and initially below par this year, but has shaped better than the bare result in big handicaps with blinkers enlisted the last twice and likely he has a good pot in him off this sort of mark. Finished fast in the Wokingham; had an excuse latest; one to consider. |
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9th (27)  (80/1 -60%)Aphelios |
80/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (27) Aphelios 80/1, Did little wrong last year and stepped up on his low-key reappearance when fifth in the 8-runner Windsor handicap won by Tanmawwy. Failed to build on that tried in a visor at Pontefract, though, and hopes now pinned on the first-time blinkers having a positive effect. New headgear could give him a lift but the prospect of slow ground tempers enthusiasm. |
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|U| (2)  (28/1 +0%)Rumstar |
28/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Rumstar 28/1, Progressive 2-y-o last term, winner of a C&D nursery at this meeting 12 months ago and signed off that campaign with victory in the Cornwallis at Newmarket. By no means disgraced in listed/Group company this season but he has plenty on his plate back in handicap company off this mark. C&D winner; running well in hot races this year; untried on slower than good to soft. |
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10th (12)  (33/1 -32%)Juan Les Pins |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Juan Les Pins 33/1, Resurgent for current yard, back to winning ways in 6f handicap at Nottingham in June and fine third 9 days later in the Wokingham. Up 2 lb for that and will need to improve if he's to emerge on top here, but it certainly wouldn't be a surprise to see him involved in the finish. Still improving and Wokingham 3rd was another career best; quicker ground probably optimal. |
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11th (3)  (40/1 +0%)Gorak |
40/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Gorak 40/1, Twice a winner of 7f handicaps during what has already been a busy 2023 campaign for this 4-y-o. Respectable mid-field finish in the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) last time and shapes as though sprinting could be his thing, but others look better treated all the same. Two 7f wins this year; high in weights now but worth crack at 6f; handles slow ground well. |
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12th (16)  (40/1 -21%)Vintage Clarets |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Vintage Clarets 40/1, Back on the scoreboard at Chester in June and followed up in ready fashion in the Gosforth Park Cup at Newcastle (5f) 13 days later. Good run of form came to a halt here on Tuesday, though, and not sure that the return to this trip is what he needs. Two 5f wins this summer; not at his best here on Tuesday; perhaps better at 5f. |
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13th (6)  (14/1 +30%)Mums Tipple |
14/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Mums Tipple 14/1, Largely consistent sort in 6f/7f handicaps and, having come up short in listed company at Haydock in May, he got back on track when fourth in the Wokingham last time. Versatile ground-wise and again has the assistance of Frankie Dettori, so it would be no surprise if he's on the premises once more. Good fourth in the Wokingham latest; L Dettori retains ride; handles soft; should go well. |
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14th (13)  (40/1 +0%)Makanah |
40/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Makanah 40/1, Snapped a losing run when landing a 5f minor event at Musselburgh on final start of 2022. Not beaten far in competitive handicaps won by Bielsa and Vintage Clarets at York and Newcastle the last twice, but others make more appeal here all the same. On a good mark but a worry that 6f on slow ground will stretch his stamina to the limit. |
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15th (25)  (80/1 -21%)Good Earth |
80/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (25) Good Earth 80/1, Bagged second win of 2023 in 7-runner handicap at Newmarket (5f, good to soft) last month, but wasn't in the same form at Yarmouth recently. Others preferred. Two good 5f wins this year; vulnerable under a penalty at this level though. |
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16th (22)  (18/1 +0%)Sterling Knight |
18/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (22) Sterling Knight 18/1, Enhanced good turf strike rate when accounting for 8 rivals at Windsor (6f, good to firm) on penultimate start. Backed that up when 1¾ lengths third to Tanmawwy over the same C&D next time and while this demands a clear career-best, he's an each-way player with Tom Marquand aboard. Goes well on slow ground; in form but has work to do with Tanmawwy on latest run. |
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17th (18)  (33/1 +18%)Hyperfocus |
33/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Hyperfocus 33/1, Veteran who resumed winning ways in style in 5f handicap at Ripon (heavy) in April. However, form has dipped the last twice and needs to bounce back in a significant way after finishing out with the washing in York race won by Aberama Gold last weekend. Conditions to suit but this looks too competitive at this stage of his career. |
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18th (5)  (3.33/1 +17%)Orazio |
3.33/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Orazio 3.33/1, Low-mileage 4-y-o who looked a sprinter going places when landing 6f handicaps at Newmarket (good to soft) and Ascot (soft) during the spring. Ground may have been too lively for him when sixth in the Wokingham and may well resume his progress now back on an easier surface. Looked good in 6f handicaps on slow ground in spring; solid Wokingham sixth; major player. |
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19th (21)  (80/1 -21%)Lucky Man |
80/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (21) Lucky Man 80/1, Opened turf account at York last September prior to solid efforts in defeat in the Ayr Gold Cup and another valuable, big-field handicap back on the Knavesmire. However, below par so far this season and the percentage call is to look elsewhere. Visor replaces usual cheekpieces. Chance on last autumn's best but he hasn't scaled the same heights this year; new headgear. |
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20th (4)  (18/1 -50%)Tanmawwy |
18/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Tanmawwy 18/1, Duly bounced back from a disappointing effort at Newmarket during the spring when landing a fast-ground 6f Windsor handicap last month. This is more demanding under a penalty and Orazio appears to be the stable No 1, but Connor Planas' claim will help and he's not without each-way hope. Lightly raced 5yo who continues on the up; good apprentice booked; one to take seriously. |
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21st (11)  (28/1 -12%)Tactical |
28/1(-12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Tactical 28/1, Group-class in his pomp when in the care of Andrew Balding, but has failed to make an impact both starts for new connections this season. Has undergone a second wind op since latest appearance and now tried in cheekpieces. Yet to shine for new yard but a wind op and new headgear could give him a lift. |
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22nd (1)  (18/1 -13%)King's Lynn |
18/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) King's Lynn 18/1, Landed the Group 2 Temple Stakes in the early stages of last season and since posted several creditable efforts in defeat, including when ninth of 27 in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot in June. Better than bare result back at Ascot last time and won't mind conditions, so he's one to consider. Smart sprinter who has run with credit in good handicaps this year; others appeal more. |
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23rd (7)  (28/1 -12%)Badri |
28/1(-12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Badri 28/1, Better than ever when getting the better of Apollo One and Mr Wagyu in a valuable 6f Epsom handicap on Derby Day. Found only a progressive, younger rival too good at Ascot (5f, soft) last time and return to 6f looks a good move, but this demands a clear career-best. Having a fine year, winning 4 and turning in career best when 2nd at Ascot latest; chance. |
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24th (26)  (20/1 -11%)Chairmanoftheboard |
20/1(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (26) Chairmanoftheboard 20/1, C&D winner at 2 yrs and good fifth in the 2020 running of this race. Several solid efforts to his name this season, not least when runner-up in a major Newmarket handicap during the spring, and he's not without an each-way chance. Conditions to suit and in good form but he has spurned easier openings in recent weeks. |
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25th (24)  (100/1 -52%)Watchya |
100/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (24) Watchya 100/1, Three-time winner on AW/turf last year for Clive Cox and has posted some decent efforts since joining present yard. However, he was rather disappointing over 5f here when last seen at the end of May and needs to step up now equipped with blinkers. Comfortably held on turf the last twice; now blinkered; untried on slower than good. |
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26th (28)  (28/1 -40%)Came From The Dark |
28/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (28) Came From The Dark 28/1, Some smart handicap form to his name a few years back and landed a Sandown Group 3 in July 2021. However, he's been somewhat in-and-out since and others make more appeal for win purposes. On a long losing run and hasn't raced over 6f since 2020. |
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ORAZIO looked a sprinter going places earlier in the season with victories at Newmarket and Ascot before running creditably in the Wokingham at the Royal meeting. The ground might have been on the faster side for him on that occasion and the four-year-old doesn't appear to have reached the ceiling of his potential. Apollo One finished second in the aforementioned contest and is expected to be in the mix once again, while others for the shortlist in a typically competitive renewal include Badri, Summerghand and Bielsa.
Conditions were probably too quick for ORAZIO in the Wokingham and, with slower ground on the cards here, the lightly-raced 4-y-o is taken to regain the winning thread. He left the strong impression that there's a big prize in him when landing handicaps at Newmarket and Ascot during the spring, and the booking of the in-form Jim Crowley adds to his appeal. Albasheer and the selection's stablemate Tanmawwy are feared most in that order of preference, while King's Lynn is also shortlisted.
Kevin Ryan holds a strong hand with BIELSA (nap) marginally preferred to stablemate Aleezdancer. Orazio is best of the rest.
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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(5)  (3.33/1 +26%)Sophia's Starlight |
3.33/1(+26%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Sophia's Starlight 3.33/1, Has developed into a reliable performer and wasted no time getting back to form when runner-up at this course (6f, good to soft) on Tuesday. Has already won 4 times (at up to 7.2f) this season and can figure provided this doesn't come too soon. Fine second here on Tuesday; should go well again if over those exertions. |
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(7)  (3.5/1 +22%)New Business |
3.5/1(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) New Business 3.5/1, Showed improved form switched to all-weather when off the mark at Kempton (7f) in June. Unable to find the expected improvement on handicap bow at Sandown 4 weeks ago but yard have enjoyed plenty success here this week so he could well get back on the up. AW winner in June; possibly did too much in front next time; may still be unexposed. |
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(1)  (7.5/1 -25%)Urban Sprawl |
7.5/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Urban Sprawl 7.5/1, Likeable type who bagged a nice prize over C&D (good to firm) in May. Excellent third in the Britannia at Royal Ascot and presumably found the run coming too soon when last of 6 at Newmarket a week later. Freshened up since and capable of bouncing back. All ground seems to come alike to him. C&D winner; disappointing favourite last time; major player if bouncing back. |
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(3)  (8.5/1 -70%)Chartwell House |
8.5/1(-70%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Chartwell House 8.5/1, Didn't always look entirely straightforward at 2 yrs but there are no concerns in that regard on this season's evidence. Impressive from the front at Haydock in June and found just one too strong from 9 lb higher in a stronger handicap there since. Good shout. Better than ever at Haydock last two starts but unplaced both runs on softer than good. |
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(2)  (8.5/1 -70%)Thunder Ball |
8.5/1(-70%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Thunder Ball 8.5/1, Has done most of his racing on AW but proved better than ever when belatedly off the mark in 7f Newbury novice in May. Backed that up when a fine fourth of 29 in the Britannia at Royal Ascot in June. Closely matched with Urban Sprawl on that form. Going softer than good an unknown. Plausible claims on good fourth in the Britannia but soft ground would be a concern. |
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(6)  (9/1 +10%)Scholarship |
9/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Scholarship 9/1, Got back on the up when making a successful return in the mud in 7f Newbury handicap in April but that is increasingly looking like another false dawn, again finishing down the field at Sandown (7f, good) 4 weeks ago. Dropped a further 3 lb but others make more appeal. Soft-ground winner on reappearance but has failed to repeat the form three times since. |
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(8)  (9/1 +10%)Captain Cuddles |
9/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Captain Cuddles 9/1, Landed 6f Salisbury novice last summer and ran much better than he had in 2 outings in the spring when third at Ascot (7f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Task is now building on that effort. Back to form at Ascot last week; receives weight all round and impossible to discount. |
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(4)  (9/1 +0%)Alpha Capture |
9/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Alpha Capture 9/1, Useful gelding who posted good second in conditions event at Southwell earlier this year. However, rather gone backwards since and has plenty to prove at present. Blinkers back on. Listed winner as 2yo but disappointing in handicaps of late; urgently needs a revival. |
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NEW BUSINESS raced keenly when attempting to make all at Sandown and faded into fourth, with Scholarship a couple of positions behind. The son of Sea The Stars has been dropped 1lb and is only having his fifth career run so if he can settle better, he ought to go close. Thunder Ball was a place behind Urban Sprawl when fourth in the Britannia at Royal Ascot but can reverse that form, with the latter having something to prove following an underwhelming Newmarket display subsequently.
A trappy contest which can go the way of CHARTWELL HOUSE, who found only a fellow 3-y-o too strong at Haydock 4 weeks ago and William Knight's charge can regain the winning thread reunited with Neil Callan. New Business couldn't find the expected improvement on his first foray into handicaps at Sandown last month, but his handler is in fine form so he could give the selection most to think about, ahead of Urban Sprawl.
The runner with the most potential could be NEW BUSINESS who had a possible excuse when only fourth at Sandown last month.
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)  (2.75/1 +21%)Devil's Point |
2.75/1(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Devil's Point 2.75/1, €200,000 foal, 475,000 gns yearling, New Bay colt. Half-brother to 7f/7.4f winner Rocket Science and 2-y-o 6.3f winner The Acropolis, both useful. Showed ability amidst inexperience when fifth of 10 in novice event at Sandown (7f, good) on debut 29 days ago and will surely improve. Champagne Stakes entry; showed clear promise at Sandown on debut; major contender. |
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(6)  (3.5/1 -40%)Individualism |
3.5/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Individualism 3.5/1, Too Darn Hot colt. Half-brother to several winners, including top-class winner up to 2½m Subjectivist and very smart 1½m-1¾m winner Sir Ron Priestley. Shaped with plenty of promise when second in 6-runner event at Ayr (7.2f) on debut 26 days ago and is sure to progress and win races. Nicely bred; holds two Group entries; made a promising debut at Ayr; commands respect. |
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(5)  (6.5/1 +54%)Empire Of Art |
6.5/1(+54%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Empire Of Art 6.5/1, Fared best of the newcomers when fourth of 14 in minor event at Doncaster (7f, soft) on debut 14 days ago, keeping on. Entitled to progress. Debut effort was encouraging but pedigree suggests he's ideally going to need 1m+. |
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(10)  (9/1 +10%)Persica |
9/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Persica 9/1, Foaled February 12. £200,000 yearling, New Bay colt. Dam 2-y-o 1m winner in New Zealand. £200,000 yearling; the most expensive purchase among the Hannon newcomers; possibilities. |
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(12)  (10/1 +29%)Royal Supremacy |
10/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Royal Supremacy 10/1, Foaled May 5. 65,000 gns yearling, Make Believe colt. Half-brother to useful 7f winner Adelaise and 2-y-o 7f winner Happenstance. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1¼m Fight Club. 1 of 2 runners for the stable. 65,000gns yearling; stablemate of Celtic Warrior; check the betting. |
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(2)  (14/1 -17%)Celtic Warrior |
14/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Celtic Warrior 14/1, Foaled April 6. 125,000 gns yearling, Saxon Warrior colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 1m winner Gentle Whinny. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, half-sister to useful 2-y-o 9f/1¼m winner Wonderment. 125,000gns yearling; yard has won the last two runnings of this race. |
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(7)  (14/1 +58%)Liveandletlive |
14/1(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Liveandletlive 14/1, Foaled April 22. 5,000 gns yearling, €68,000 2-y-o, Muhaarar colt. Half-brother to useful 7f/1m winner Tarrabb and 2-y-o 7f winner Mukeedd. Dam unraced. 68,000euros 2yo; stable is 0-11 with 2yos this term; best watched. |
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(3)  (25/1 -25%)Chequers Court |
25/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Chequers Court 25/1, Foaled February 28. 13,000 gns foal, Belardo colt. Half-brother to winner abroad by Footstepsinthesand. Dam 1¼m winner out of winning half-sister to very smart 7f-8.5f winner Fanunalter. 1 of 3 debutantes for the yard. 13,000gns foal; on paper, he looks the weakest of the three Hannon debutants. |
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(11)  (25/1 +50%)Red Cloud |
25/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Red Cloud 25/1, Foaled April 17. 50,000 gns yearling, Sioux Nation colt. Half-brother to 3 minor winners abroad. Dam lightly raced. 50,000gns yearling; by Sioux Nation; market informative. |
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(9)  (25/1 +62%)Our Papa Smurf |
25/1(+62%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Our Papa Smurf 25/1, Foaled February 18. 4,000 gns 2-y-o, Too Darn Hot gelding. Half-brother to 11f winner Shirbo and 2-y-o 7f winner True Warfare. 4,000gns 2yo; by Too Darn Hot; already gelded; market can guide. |
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(14)  (40/1 +20%)Yarborough |
40/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Yarborough 40/1, Foaled April 9. €45,000 foal, 49,000 gns yearling, 20,000 gns 2-y-o, Kodiac gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including 7f/1m winner One Spirit and 7f winner Some Spirit. Likely best watched. 20,000gns 2yo; one of three newcomers for Gary Moore; market instructive. |
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Individualism is a half-brother to top stayers Subjectivist and Sir Ron Priestley, but displayed enough pace to bustle up a previous winner over this trip at Ayr. Devil's Point and Empire Of Art also showed enough on debut to warrant an interest, but Andrew Balding has won the last two renewals of this so a chance is taken on CELTIC WARRIOR, who cost 125,000gns and is preferred to stablemate Royal Supremacy. Stratocracy looks the pick from an interesting Richard Hannon team. Like Charlie Hills' newcomer Miletus, he has a Champagne Stakes entry.
INDIVIDUALISM shaped with loads of promise when runner-up on his debut at Ayr last month and would have arguably done even better had he been held onto for a bit longer (good headway to lead over 1f out), so he's fully expected to confirm that promise and get off the mark at the second time of asking. This does contain several interesting newcomers though, perhaps none more so than Stratocracy and Miletus, who both hold a Group 2 entry in the Champagne Stakes. Devil's Point is also feared.
The biggest form contenders are INDIVIDUALISM and Devil's Point. Several of the newcomers are interesting.
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)  (3.5/1 +30%)Liberty Lane |
3.5/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Liberty Lane 3.5/1, Impressive winner of sole start at 2. Useful efforts in defeat this year, proving suited by the drop back to 1m when fourth of 12 in Newmarket handicap 14 days ago. Tends to race freely but there could still be a bigger performance in him. Good fourth at Newmarket on second handicap start and this 3yo could be thereabouts. |
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(18)  (7/1 +13%)One Step Beyond |
7/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) One Step Beyond 7/1, Has been in excellent form this season and put up another improved effort to make it 3 wins from his last 4 at Ascot last time. Had something up his sleeve there and looks sure to go well again. 2l to spare at Ascot when making it 2-3 for this yard and a 6lb rise may not stop him. |
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(13)  (10/1 +0%)Graignes |
10/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Graignes 10/1, Lightly raced for this stable and capitalised on a reduced mark in emphatic style at Kempton last time, forging clear after tanking round. He's as effective on turf, so he's a definite player despite an 8-lb rise. Easy AW win last time; back up 8lb but remains well treated on old French form. |
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(10)  (10/1 +9%)Dashing Roger |
10/1(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Dashing Roger 10/1, Very useful handicapper at his peak but below that level lately and likely to find this too competitive in his current form. Not the force of old but close third on last handicap start and could have a part to play. |
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(16)  (11/1 -10%)Imperial Ace |
11/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Imperial Ace 11/1, Looked on the up when bagging 1m novices at Newcastle and Southwell in January and was back on track when fifth at Ascot last time, finishing well. Return to this distance should suit, so he's not one to rule out. Kept on strongly over 1m at Ascot latest and could benefit from the step back up in trip. |
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(11)  (11/1 -29%)Mostawaa |
11/1(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Mostawaa 11/1, Prominent racer who has thrived lately and arrives on a four-timer having completed the hat-trick in typically tenacious fashion at Carlisle in July. Another bold showing seems likely. Completed hat-trick in the Carlisle Bell and 5lb rise shouldn't prevent another bold show. |
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(5)  (12/1 -20%)Fantastic Fox |
12/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Fantastic Fox 12/1, Dual winner in small-field contests in 2021 but proved rather expensive to follow since, disappointing in first-time cheekpieces at Hamilton (8.3f) 18 days ago. Mark is easing all the time at least. Not at his best this year but continues to drop down the weights and might not be far away. |
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(3)  (12/1 +0%)Greatgadian |
12/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Greatgadian 12/1, Useful handicapper who finished good sixth in the Lincoln back in April. Mostly respectable efforts since but he rates a more interesting proposition on AW than turf. Others preferred. Perhaps unsuited by headgear on last four starts; none today; interesting off handy mark. |
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(8)  (12/1 +14%)Benacre |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Benacre 12/1, Successful 3 times from 5 starts during 2-y-o campaign and positive start to this season when fourth of 11 in a Newcastle listed race (1m). Bit disappointing in German 2000 Guineas and also turned in a laboured effort at Royal Ascot. Won 7f nursery here last October on sole course visit and he's not discounted. |
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(9)  (12/1 +40%)Arthur's Realm |
12/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Arthur's Realm 12/1, Hasn't won for over a year but mark has become lenient and he arrives on the back of a couple of solid placed efforts, third at Hamilton 3 weeks ago. Not discounted. Has run well in defeat with these cheekpieces added the last twice; sound each-way claims. |
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(17)  (14/1 +13%)Lose Your Wad |
14/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Lose Your Wad 14/1, Muhaarar colt who made it second time lucky in 1m Kempton maiden on reappearance in April. Better form since but looked a rather tricky ride at Newmarket last time and improvement is required from his current mark, Dropping down the weights but he needs a bigger performance than at Newmarket last time. |
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(12)  (18/1 -50%)Sceptic |
18/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Sceptic 18/1, Improved to double his tally in 1m contest here in June, doing well to come from a long way back. Not in the same form at Sandown subsequently but every chance he'll get back on the up returned to this track. Disappointing at Sandown last time but this 3yo won in good style here previously. |
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(14)  (20/1 +0%)Sweet Reward |
20/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Sweet Reward 20/1, C&D winner who returned to form when taking 7-runner handicap at Epsom last month. Only seventh at Sandown 9 days ago and needs a career-best. Well beaten at Sandown last week but won at Epsom previously and he's effective over C&D. |
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(15)  (33/1 -32%)Whitefeathersfall |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Whitefeathersfall 33/1, Capitalised on a slipping mark when successful on return at Carlisle (9f) last summer. Disappointed up in grade next 2 starts but did end the campaign with a respectable fourth over 1m at Ripon. Not a forlorn hope given he's gone well fresh before. Makes a belated reappearance but he won at Carlisle on last year's comeback. |
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(7)  (33/1 +18%)Wisper |
33/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Wisper 33/1, Won on Brighton reappearance in May. Only one creditable effort in three subsequent outings however, so looks up against it in this competitive event. Four wins last year & also scored on reappearance; well beaten at Ffos Las latest, however. |
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(2)  (80/1 -60%)Takeko |
80/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Takeko 80/1, Fairly useful operator in Norway but something of an unknown quantity on British/handicap debut. Probably best watched. Made the frame several times in Scandinavian Listed races; on a fair mark; not ruled out. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
A fairly open contest in which preference is for ONE STEP BEYOND. The six-year-old recorded his best turf run to date when registering a staying-on success over a mile at Ascot last month. He is now rated 6lb higher for that win, but that may not be enough to halt his progression with the step up in trip expected to suit. Mostawaa arrives seeking a four-timer and can give the selection plenty to think about, while Liberty Lane is another with claims.
ONE STEP BEYOND is firmly on the up and had something to spare at Ascot last time, so he's worth a chance to follow up for all that this is a more competitive environment. Mostawaa arrives on a four-timer and is likely to give another good account, while Dual Identity would be worthy of consideration if taking his chance (engaged here on Friday).
The removal of headgear could be a positive for GREATGADIAN and he's well handicapped on form as recent as April.
Ths is the racecard key.
| Icon | Meaning |
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 | TomForm top stats silver rated |
 | Ran similar race before |
| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
| T | Top Time speeed rated |
 | Top Racingpost rated |
 | At the races watchout for |
 | At the races top pick |
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This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.
Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.
There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.
The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.
Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.
In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.
Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.