There were 42 Races on Tuesday 2nd July 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Tipperary, 6 races at Brighton, 6 races at Hamilton, 8 races at Stratford, 8 races at Roscommon, 6 races at Lingfield, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (7) (16/1 -129%) Urban Sky |
16/1(-129%) | (7) Urban Sky 16/1, Foaled April 4. €6,500 yearling, resold €80,000 yearling, Belardo colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 6f-7f winner Gunfighter. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner out of smart winner up to 12.5f (2-y-o 7f winner) Sea of Heartbreak. 80,000euros half-brother to a fair 2yo winner out of a Group 2 winner; yard run two. |
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2nd (6) (8/11 +12%) Simply Blue |
8/11(+12%) | (6) Simply Blue 8/11, Better for debut when close second of 7 in novice (7/2) at Leicester (5f, good to soft) 35 days ago, just failing. Back up in trip. Form pick and may well do better again. Two promising efforts in May; sets a clear standard and holds strong claims back at 6f. |
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3rd (4) (5/1 +55%) Our Mighty Mo |
5/1(+55%) | (4) Our Mighty Mo 5/1, £40,000 yearling, Kodiac colt. Dam maiden (stayed 7f) half-sister to German 7f/1m winner Mi Emma and 1m winner Anna's Pearl (both smart). 33/1, ninth of 15 in novice at Haydock (6f, good) on debut 26 days ago, met some trouble. Promise amidst inexperience on debut last month (6f, good); should be capable of better. |
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4th (1) (8/1 -78%) Cape Sovereign |
8/1(-78%) | (1) Cape Sovereign 8/1, Foaled February 7. €31,000 foal, €50,000 2-y-o, Ten Sovereigns colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 5f winner Funkadelic and Japanese 6f/7f winner Mallard The Record. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart winner up to 1m Major Cadeaux. Likely type. 50,000euros breeze-up 2yo; half-brother to two winners; yard can ready one; check betting. |
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5th (5) (17/2 -42%) Sealine |
17/2(-42%) | (5) Sealine 17/2, Foaled April 30. Ten Sovereigns colt. Half-brother to smart winner up to 8.5f Playa Del Puente. Dam unraced. Half-brother to useful winner Playa Del Puente; one of two newcomers for the yard. |
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6th (2) (18/1 -29%) Corpus Juris |
18/1(-29%) | (2) Corpus Juris 18/1, Masar colt. Dam, 6f-1m winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 1½m New London. Sixth of 7 in novice (22/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) on debut 12 days ago. Should have learned plenty from his debut effort and yard's record in this race is notable. |
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7th (3) (100/1 -300%) Max The Tiger |
100/1(-300%) | (3) Max The Tiger 100/1, Foaled May 15. Almanzor colt. Dam 1¾m-2m winning half-sister to useful 11f-13f winner Cosmic Sun. Good middle-distance pedigree; likely one for the longer term. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Runner-up in a more competitive novice event at Leicester at the end of May, SIMPLY BLUE is very hard to oppose given that run sets a high standard as the winner was thought good enough to subsequently contest the Norfolk at Royal Ascot. Heading the list of dangers is Cape Sovereign and Kevn Ryan's representative should be seriously considered if supported in the betting. Stablemates Urban Sky and Sealine are others to monitor closely too.
SIMPLY BLUE stepped up on his debut when just failing at Leicester and sets a decent standard. Cape Sovereign makes the most appeal of the newcomers before market clues.
The standard is set by SIMPLY BLUE who could well have more to offer. Corpus Juris can chase him home.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4) (13/2 -44%) Mysteryofthesands |
13/2(-44%) | (4) Mysteryofthesands 13/2, Creditable second of 5 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 5/2) 13 days ago. Holding his form well. Comes here in good form but held by Miaswell on May's Haydock run. |
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2nd (1) (7/4 +65%) Individualism |
7/4(+65%) | (1) Individualism 7/4, Shaped much better than the result in ultra-competitive London Gold Cup at Newbury but poor when sixth of 8 in handicap at Musselburgh (9f, good, 6/1) 31 days ago, possibly amiss. Bit to prove. 0-7 and well beaten in good races the last twice; been gelded; dangerous down in class. |
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3rd (3) (100/1 -4344%) Miaswell |
100/1(-4344%) | (3) Miaswell 100/1, 25/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, much improved when winning 10-runner handicap at Haydock (8f, soft) 39 days ago. More to come and good shout in this company. Made a winning handicap debut at Haydock (1m, soft) in May; up 6lb but unexposed. |
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4th (2) (40/1 -433%) Jonny Concrete |
40/1(-433%) | (2) Jonny Concrete 40/1, 18/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Haydock (7.2f, good to firm) 24 days ago. This trip should suit. Staying on well over 7f at Haydock last month; worth a crack at 1m; one to consider. |
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5th (6) (14/1 -522%) Rose Branch |
14/1(-522%) | (6) Rose Branch 14/1, Off 6 months and first run since leaving George Boughey, career best when winning 6-runner C&D handicap (good to firm, 13/2) on return 13 days ago, cosily. Takes on the boys now but could have more to offer. Picked up well to land fillies' C&D handicap on recent stable debut; not discounted up 6lb. |
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6th (5) (28/1 -273%) Wait And Hope |
28/1(-273%) | (5) Wait And Hope 28/1, Winner at Kempton in January. 11/1, creditable second of 7 in handicap at Beverley (8.4f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Needs a bit more. Reliable in handicaps this year but he will need a bit more for today's change of headgear. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
INDIVIDUALISM has contested deeper races than this and, with the trip and forecast ground ideal, he looks worth chancing on his first start back after being gelded. Untried over this trip but a potential improver, Jonny Concrete also drops back down in class and is feared after a respectable third-placed finish over 7f at Haydock last month. Miaswell won over a mile at that same venue when last seen and enters calculations off 6lb higher. Recent C&D winner Rose Branch has the same burden but looks vulnerable this time.
MIASWELL was much improved when making a successful handicap debut at Haydock and there is probably more to come from him now, so he can defy a 6 lb rise. Rose Branch, a winner here on her return a fortnight ago, could progress further also and is feared most ahead of Mysteryofthesands.
A trappy race can fall to MIASWELL, unexposed and a game winner on his handicap debut. Rose Branch is feared most.
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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Repertoire |
(7) (10/1 +9%)10/1(+9%) | (7) Repertoire 10/1, Creditable third of 9 in handicap (15/2) at Goodwood (8f, good) 18 days ago. Second in this last year and set for another good run. Second in this race last year; solid series of efforts this year; strong pace would suit. |
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1st (9) (2/1 +27%) Aragon Castle |
2/1(+27%) | (9) Aragon Castle 2/1, Good second of 11 in handicap at Goodwood (8f, good, 7/2) 39 days ago. Shortlist material under Buick. Runner-up in 1m handicaps at Haydock and Goodwood the last twice; should make a bold bid. |
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2nd (1) (11/1 -57%) James Mchenry |
11/1(-57%) | (1) James Mchenry 11/1, Latest win at Carlisle in May. 7/1, respectable fifth of 14 in handicap at Redcar (8f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Something to find on form. Better than ever at Carlisle on return; solid fifth at Redcar latest; should go well again. |
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3rd (3) (66/1 -560%) Pisanello |
66/1(-560%) | (3) Pisanello 66/1, C&D winner. 18/1, improved on recent efforts to win 14-runner handicap at York (8.8f, soft) under this rider 17 days ago. Of firm interest again up 4 lb. Two C&D wins last year; back to form with York win (1m1f) latest; contender back up 4lb. |
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4th (8) (100/1 -900%) Bubbles Wonky |
100/1(-900%) | (8) Bubbles Wonky 100/1, Progressive in novice events over 7f but down the field when stepped up to 10f for his handicap debut at Epsom on Derby day 31 days ago. This is easier but he's on the same mark. Failed to fire at Epsom on handicap debut (1m2f); still low mileage; can bounce back. |
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5th (2) (100/1 -1567%) Dutch Decoy |
100/1(-1567%) | (2) Dutch Decoy 100/1, C&D winner. 33/1, below form sixteenth of 29 in Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot (8f, firm) 13 days ago, not clear run. Chance on old form. Runner-up in competitive Newmarket handicaps this spring; struggled since; down in class. |
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6th (10) (100/1 -1329%) Expert Choice |
100/1(-1329%) | (10) Expert Choice 100/1, 18/1, creditable fifth of 13 in handicap at Chester (7.6f, soft) 17 days ago, poorly drawn and racing wide. Two fair runs last month, hanging sharply left at Chester latest; still has low mileage. |
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7th (4) (33/1 -83%) Londoner |
33/1(-83%) | (4) Londoner 33/1, Eleven runs since sole win in 2022. 33/1, respectable tenth of 17 in handicap at York (7f, soft) 17 days ago. Not seen to best effect on each of last 3 starts, again meeting trouble last time. Interesting back up in trip. Yet to shine for current stable and risky, for all he's dropping down the weights. |
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8th (6) (100/1 -733%) Chuzzlewit |
100/1(-733%) | (6) Chuzzlewit 100/1, Latest win at Newcastle in March. 7/1, bit below form eighth of 14 in handicap at Redcar (8f, good to firm) 11 days ago, finishing with running left. One to consider. Struggled on turf after a hard-fought AW success in March; opposable. |
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9th (5) (50/1 -317%) Hiromichi |
50/1(-317%) | (5) Hiromichi 50/1, Latest win at Ripon in April. 9/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Sandown (8f, soft) 40 days ago. Progressive handicapper with a good strike-rate; below par latest but type to bounce back. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Pisanello returned to form in a competitive handicap at York last month and could go well despite being burdened with a 4lb higher mark, while Repertoire and Aragon Castle both score highly for reliability and have to enter calculations. However, preference is for JAMES MCHENRY, whose best form has arguably been posted when encountering a stiff finish and the topweight can cement his authority in this company.
There is a bigger performance coming from LONDONER from his much-reduced mark and he's worth chancing for his local trainer, who cleaned up here on Thursday. York-winner Pisanello and Aragon Castle are a couple of the other likely players.
The class-dropping Dutch Decoy can revive but PISANELLO, a dual C&D winner last year, is preferred after his York win last month.
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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Animate |
(3) (8/1 -60%)8/1(-60%) | (3) Animate 8/1, Won 9-runner handicap (12/1) at Catterick (6f, good to soft) 14 days ago, suited by way race developed. No banker to be in the same form. Back to form with come-from-behind Catterick win last month; still well treated up 2lb. |
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Quintus Arrius |
(5) (9/1 -13%)9/1(-13%) | (5) Quintus Arrius 9/1, C&D winner. 33/1, last of 17 in handicap at York (7f, soft) 17 days ago. Becoming well treated. C&D winner; good run at Doncaster on seasonal return but less good twice since; risky. |
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Winter Crown |
(2) (11/2 -57%)11/2(-57%) | (2) Winter Crown 11/2, 7/2, creditable ½-length second of 6 to Jordan Electrics in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 20 days ago. Pretty reliable once he's found his form. Close 2nd over C&D last time and now 7lb better off with Jordan Electrics; should go well. |
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1st (1) (13/8 +59%) Jordan Electrics |
13/8(+59%) | (1) Jordan Electrics 13/8, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap (15/8) at this course (5f, good) 5 days ago, refusing to lie down when challenged. Great record here and good chance again under a penalty. Won four of his last six, two of them here; another career best needed to take this. |
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2nd (7) (9/2 +50%) Havana Rum |
9/2(+50%) | (7) Havana Rum 9/2, Latest win at Ripon in May. Creditable third of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, good, 8/1) 22 days ago, nearest finish. Not taken lightly. Beaten twice off this mark since a strong-finishing win at Ripon; career best is needed. |
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3rd (4) (5/1 +23%) Catherine Chroi |
5/1(+23%) | (4) Catherine Chroi 5/1, C&D winner. 6 wins from 9 runs this year. Latest win here in May. 15/2, fifth of 6 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good) 16 days ago, not settling. This is easier. Six wins already this year; latest 7f run not the one to judge her on; not discounted. |
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4th (6) (11/4 +31%) Sacred Falls |
11/4(+31%) | (6) Sacred Falls 11/4, Latest win at Carlisle in May. 2/1, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good to firm) 10 days ago, headway to lead over 1f out but worn down final 100 yds. Respected. Run well since cheekpieces went on; can make another bold bid under suitable conditions. |
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5th (8) (11/1 +21%) Secret Road |
11/1(+21%) | (8) Secret Road 11/1, Latest win at Southwell in March. Bit below form fifth of 13 in handicap (13/2) at Thirsk (6f, heavy) 73 days ago. Has work to do. Two AW wins over the winter; fair run at Thirsk when last seen April; up in class today. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
The key to this race looks to be last month's clash over C&D between Jordan Electrics (first) and WINTER CROWN (second), with preference for the latter on this occasion. Julie Camacho's charge is 7lb better off for a half-length defeat and can gain a first success since this time last year. Narrowly denied at Ayr last time out, Sacred Falls is another to consider, as well as Catterick scorer Animate.
SACRED FALLS was beaten narrowly after finding herself on the back foot right away at Ayr and is worth chancing to go one better. Jordan Electrics and old rival Winter Crown can go well again,
Competitive fare but a 2lb rise for a recent Catterick win may underestimate ANIMATE (nap). Sacred Falls can chase him home.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4) (9/2 +0%) Victory Shout |
9/2(+0%) | (4) Victory Shout 9/2, 15/2, tenth of 11 in handicap at Thirsk (12f, good) 16 days ago. Second in 2 small-field handicaps here before that. Twice a good second of four here (1m4f/1m3f) before his disappointing show at Thirsk. |
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2nd (3) (5/1 -67%) Quantum Leap |
5/1(-67%) | (3) Quantum Leap 5/1, Unreliable sort. Fifth of 7 in handicap at Catterick (12.1f, heavy, 11/2) 8 months ago. Hood back on. Slow starts letting him down but claims if fully tuned first time up. Lightly raced 5yo who often blows the start; sole win was off this mark; off since October. |
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3rd (1) (40/1 -1043%) Percy Shelley |
40/1(-1043%) | (1) Percy Shelley 40/1, Useful performer in France who was successful 3 times in 2022. Bit below form seventh of 14 in handicap at Epsom (12f, good to soft, 25/1) 31 days ago. Promising at York before that and this is easier. One to consider. No great impact in his six British efforts but this is a major drop in class. |
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4th (6) (11/1 -22%) L'eagle Aid |
11/1(-22%) | (6) L'eagle Aid 11/1, 25/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Thirsk (12f, good) 16 days ago. This is easier. 0-6; close up on first two starts this season but needs to bounce back from Thirsk latest. |
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5th (2) (80/1 -3100%) Wickywickywheels |
80/1(-3100%) | (2) Wickywickywheels 80/1, 5-time course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 14/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Ayr (13.1f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Continues to find it tough going even though her mark is finally starting to slip. On a losing run, during which she's failed to manage a place even, but drops in class. |
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6th (5) (100/1 -1718%) Dunstan |
100/1(-1718%) | (5) Dunstan 100/1, Won 4 AW events equipped with a visor to start 2024. 16/1, first run since leaving Barry Brennan when respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Thirsk (12f, good) 16 days ago, racing freely. This should reveal more. Did well on AW this year; only three races on turf, respectable 5th on debut for new yard. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Runner-up on both starts here this season, VICTORY SHOUT is much better than what he showed at Thirsk last time out, and this appeals as an ideal opportunity to get back to winning ways. Dunstan was ahead of the selection when last seen and can improve on that first run for the Tom Dascombe team, while Percy Shelley should find this grade much easier for his shrewd connections.
PERCY SHELLEY didn't seem to take to Epsom again last time and had previously shaped well at York so could be worth chancing dropped in class here. Quantum Leap could be the danger first time back if breaking on terms.
This looks tight, but in part due to none of the runners presenting a convincing case. WICKYWICKYWHEELS is selected.
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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John Kirkup |
(2) (15/2 -36%)15/2(-36%) | (2) John Kirkup 15/2, 9/2, respectable third of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, soft) 15 days ago. Blinkers back on. One to consider. Ten-time winner and comes here in good form; should make another bold bid. |
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1st (3) (11/4 -175%) Lady Bouquet |
11/4(-175%) | (3) Lady Bouquet 11/4, 10/3, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Unpenalised and can go well again for in-form yard. Unpenalised for last week's Beverley win; of obvious interest with W Buick booked. |
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2nd (7) (20/1 -43%) Missterious |
20/1(-43%) | (7) Missterious 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, sixth of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Latest Doncaster sixth was more promising; still needs more for new cheekpieces. |
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3rd (5) (14/1 -115%) Tees Douge |
14/1(-115%) | (5) Tees Douge 14/1, Unreliable type. Bit below form fourth of 12 in handicap (13/2) at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) 16 days ago, never nearer. Exposed maiden but he ran okay at Doncaster last time and holds each-way claims. |
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4th (4) (11/1 +21%) Sound Of Iona |
11/1(+21%) | (4) Sound Of Iona 11/1, Twenty one runs since last win in 2022. Twelfth of 13 in handicap (28/1) at Ayr (7.2f, good) 49 days ago, doing too much too soon. Significantly back down in trip. Chance if rediscovering old form. Tumbled down the weights and could revive now back at a stiff 5f. |
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5th (6) (40/1 -150%) Hard Solution |
40/1(-150%) | (6) Hard Solution 40/1, 4-time course winner. Last of 6 in handicap at this C&D (good, 10/1) 5 days ago. 4-time course winner; chance on this year's best but turned in tame effort here last week. |
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6th (1) (100/1 -1567%) Hardy Angel |
100/1(-1567%) | (1) Hardy Angel 100/1, C&D winner. Sixth of 8 in handicap (7/1) at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) 29 days ago. C&D win off 3lb higher last autumn; latest Wetherby run was more encouraging; contender. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
LADY BOUQUET scored in dominant fashion at Beverley in an apprentice handicap a week ago and the booking of William Buick is a major plus on this occasion. John Kirkup can give her the most to think about on the drop in trip, having run with credit of late over further, while Tees Douge shaped with encouragement when fourth at Doncaster last month.
Not a strong-looking race and LADY BOUQUET can follow up last week's Beverley success. John Kirkup is the danger.
Hardy Angel should go well but this is a drop in grade for SOUND OF IONA and she can exploit her lowly mark.
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